GNC State Estimation & Tracking Engineer: 6DOF & Kalman

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Chandler, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ seeks a GNC Engineer for State Estimation and Tracking (Level 3/4) to design and test real-time software and 6DOF simulations for missile flight-code verification. You will apply Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, and EO/IR data to predict hypersonic trajectories.

The role requires C++, MATLAB, Python expertise, and a U.S. Secret clearance eligibility, with up to 10% travel and a 9/80 schedule, onsite only.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Experience with Kalman Filtering and signal processing for guided missiles/interceptors.
• Proficiency in C++, MATLAB and Python for algorithms and analysis tools.
• Strong foundation in probability theory and statistics.
• Experience with Electro-Optical imaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, verify, and test software and simulation tool chains.
• Build and maintain 6DOF simulations for missile guidance and control.
• Develop and enhance real-time state-estimation, tracking, Kalman filtering, and sensor-fusion algorithms.
• Analyze EO/IR sensor performance and integrate sensor data for tracking accuracy.

Skills

Kalman Filtering

Signal Processing

C++

MATLAB

Python

Probability Theory

Statistics

Electro-Optical imaging

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ seeks a GNC Engineer for State Estimation and Tracking (Level 3/4) to design and test real-time software and 6DOF simulations for missile flight-code verification. You will apply Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, and EO/IR data to predict hypersonic trajectories.

The role requires C++, MATLAB, Python expertise, and a U.S. Secret clearance eligibility, with up to 10% travel and a 9/80 schedule, onsite only.