GNC Engineer – 6DoF Flight & Guidance (Level 2/3)

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is recruiting a GNC Engineer to design, develop, and test missile flight software and 6DoF simulation toolchains on-site.

The role requires directly related GNC experience, a relevant degree, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. Occasional travel is possible; relocation assistance may be available. Join a team that advances national security through innovative aerospace systems and a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience, or Master’s with 1 year.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Requires the ability to obtain an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Directly related Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, verify, and test high-quality software and simulation toolchains.
• Work on a 6 degree of freedom (6DoF) simulation to design and test missile flight code.
• Work with 6DoF simulation models to evaluate system performance.
• Experience with missile flight dynamics, autopilot and guidance design, and implementation into missile flight code.
• Experience with various trajectory optimization software and tools.

Skills

GNC experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is recruiting a GNC Engineer to design, develop, and test missile flight software and 6DoF simulation toolchains on-site.

The role requires directly related GNC experience, a relevant degree, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. Occasional travel is possible; relocation assistance may be available. Join a team that advances national security through innovative aerospace systems and a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.