GNC Engineer - Flight Control, Simulation & Validation

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team designing, developing, and testing GNC algorithms and simulations for aircraft. The role requires a STEM degree with experience, knowledge of flight dynamics, MATLAB/Simulink proficiency, and an active Top Secret clearance; travel up to 10% and potential SAP access.

The position offers a competitive salary, potential bonuses, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field with required related experience.
• Knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft flight dynamics.
• Experience with linear control principles and MATLAB data processing.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SAP access eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, verify, and test GNC algorithms and simulations.
• Develop control laws to meet performance, flying qualities, and stability margins.
• Analyze flight test data and support flight test activities.
• Create linear and nonlinear dynamic models and integrate into simulation environments.

Skills

Fixed-wing flight dynamics

Linear control principles

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team designing, developing, and testing GNC algorithms and simulations for aircraft. The role requires a STEM degree with experience, knowledge of flight dynamics, MATLAB/Simulink proficiency, and an active Top Secret clearance; travel up to 10% and potential SAP access.

The position offers a competitive salary, potential bonuses, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive