GNC Engineer: Real-Time State Estimation & Tracking

Northrop Grumman

Chandler (AZ)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 184,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ seeks a State Estimation and Tracking Engineer (Level 3/4) to design and test software and simulations for missile flight-code development. The role emphasizes Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, and EO/IR analysis, with 9/80 schedule and up to 10% travel.

On-site role requiring 100% presence in Chandler, AZ, and security clearance eligibility; strong coding in C++, MATLAB, and Python is essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience OR Master’s with 3 years OR PhD with 1 year; other combos may apply.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Experience with Kalman Filtering.
Experience with signal processing for guided missiles or interceptors.
Proficiency in creating and maintaining algorithms/tools in C++, MATLAB and Python.
Strong foundation in probability theory and statistics.
Experience with Electro-Optical imaging systems.
Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement, verify, and test software and simulation tool chains for missile flight-code development.
Build and maintain 6DOF simulations for guidance, navigation, and control.
Develop and enhance state-estimation, tracking, Kalman filtering, and sensor-fusion algorithms.
Apply signal and image-processing techniques to EO/IR data.
Analyze EO/IR sensor performance and integrate sensor data for tracking and trajectory prediction.
Develop physics-based models and perform flight-dynamics analysis for missiles and interceptors.