GNC Engineer (Level 3/4) – On‑Site, Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman Corp.

Chandler (AZ)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 184,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Northrop Grumman is recruiting for GNC engineers in Chandler, AZ to design and test guidance and navigation software. The role emphasizes on-site work, simulation-driven development, and close collaboration with a results-focused team.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in engineering or higher, with significant GNC experience, and an active Secret clearance. The position offers a competitive salary and full benefits in a critical national security program.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with relevant GNC background.
  • Experience in Guidance, Navigation and Control for missiles or similar systems.
  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, verify and test high-quality GNC software and toolchains.
  • Work on a 6DoF simulation to design and test missile flight code.
  • Collaborate with the team to evaluate system performance and safety.

Skills

GNC engineering
Software development
6DoF simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Master's degree
PhD

Job description

Northrop Grumman is recruiting for GNC engineers in Chandler, AZ to design and test guidance and navigation software. The role emphasizes on-site work, simulation-driven development, and close collaboration with a results-focused team.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in engineering or higher, with significant GNC experience, and an active Secret clearance. The position offers a competitive salary and full benefits in a critical national security program.

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