GNC Actuators Engineer - Level 3/4, On-Site

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is seeking a GNC Engineer: Actuators (Level 3 or 4) to contribute to actuation systems for space programs. This on-site role requires hands-on experience with actuator analysis, modeling, and control design using MATLAB/Simulink, C++, and Python.

Primary responsibilities include solution development, data correlation, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams; Level 3/4 experience and DoD clearance are preferred. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience OR Master’s with 3 years OR PhD with 1 year; additional 4+ years allowed in lieu of degree.
• Hands-on experience in actuator analysis, modeling, and simulation, controls analysis, or actuation systems engineering.
• Experience with electromechanical and/or electro-hydraulic actuation systems.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or correlating actuator models against test data.
• Experience with control system analysis or design, including PID-based control approaches.
• Experience with C++, MATLAB, Simulink, and Python.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and apply linear and nonlinear actuator system models in MATLAB, Simulink, C++, and Python.
• Perform analysis and simulation of electromechanical and electro-hydraulic actuation systems.
• Support design/analysis of actuator control systems, including PID control approaches.
• Compare simulation results to actuator test data, identify discrepancies, and update models to improve correlation.
• Support the development of actuator performance requirements and review actuator test data.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to support program objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Actuator analysis

Actuator modeling

Control systems analysis

PID control

C++

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience

Master’s degree with 3 years of experience

PhD with 1 year of experience

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C++

Python

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is seeking a GNC Engineer: Actuators (Level 3 or 4) to contribute to actuation systems for space programs. This on-site role requires hands-on experience with actuator analysis, modeling, and control design using MATLAB/Simulink, C++, and Python.

Primary responsibilities include solution development, data correlation, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams; Level 3/4 experience and DoD clearance are preferred. Relocation assistance may be available.