GNC Actuators Engineer (Level 3/4) – On‑Site Space

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a GNC Engineer: Actuators (Level 3 or 4) in Chandler, AZ, to join the Flight Sciences group within GNCSW Engineering. The role is full-time and on-site, with a 9/80 schedule and every other Friday off.

You will develop actuator models, analyze control systems, and collaborate across disciplines to meet program objectives. The position requires hands-on experience with actuation systems and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance; Level 4 demands greater

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or Master’s with 3 years or PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Hands-on experience in actuator analysis, actuator modeling and simulation, controls analysis, or actuation systems
• 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

C++

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Actuator analysis

Actuator modeling

Control systems analysis

PID control

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Linux

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a GNC Engineer: Actuators (Level 3 or 4) in Chandler, AZ, to join the Flight Sciences group within GNCSW Engineering. The role is full-time and on-site, with a 9/80 schedule and every other Friday off.

You will develop actuator models, analyze control systems, and collaborate across disciplines to meet program objectives. The position requires hands-on experience with actuation systems and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance; Level 4 demands greater