Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer – Level 2 TS Cleared (AHT)

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer – Level 2 for an onsite role in Dulles, VA or McLean, VA. The position operates on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and requires securing DoD TS clearance with SAP/SCI eligibility.

You will lead the procurement, testing, and integration of GNC hardware across the spacecraft program. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in engineering (or higher) and 2+ years of related experience, with MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++

Qualifications

• Requires active DoD TS clearance and eligibility for SAP/SCI access.
• Bachelor's or higher in engineering with relevant experience; MS/PhD preferred.
• Experience in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ for GNC development.
• GNC subsystem design, analysis, and testing (ADCS).
• Familiarity with GNC components: sun sensors, star trackers, GPS receivers, IMUs, reaction wheels, mag- torquers.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and integration of GNC hardware across lifecycle.
• Coordinate supplier meetings for GNC components and testing.
• Document analysis, test results, and presentations for internal/external customers.
• Perform trade studies and requirements reviews across subsystems.
• Design and procure GNC test equipment; lead integration with spacecraft.
• Troubleshoot hardware using manuals and documentation.
• Present designs and results to stakeholders.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

GNC design

Spacecraft dynamics

Testing & integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MS or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

SVN

Git

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.

Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer – Level 2

Location: Dulles, VA or McLean, VA

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job Responsibilities

• Leading the procurement of GNC component hardware (Coarse Sun Sensor Assemblies, Star Tracker Assemblies, GPS Receivers, Inertial Reference Units / Inertial Measurement Units, Reaction Wheel Assemblies, Magno-Torquer Bars, etc.) as the cognizant engineer (CogE).
• Leading domestic and international supplier meetings for the procurement and testing of GNC component hardware.
• Provide general support, status tracking, and close action items for your assigned GNC component hardware for the entire lifecycle of the program and component.
• Perform trade studies for GNC component hardware for proposal efforts.
• Perform GNC component requirement reviews through compliance verification matrices with multiple different program subsystems (Mechanical, Propulsion, Electrical, Systems, etc.).
• Design and procure GNC component hardware test equipment (EGSE / GSE).
• Lead integration and testing of GNC hardware components with spacecraft.
• Troubleshoot GNC Hardware anomalies using supplier Users Manuals and documentation.
• Apply engineering principles, industry standards, company process, and knowledge of vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, classical/modern control, and estimation theory to perform tasks to advanced program/project goals.
• Document, design, analysis, and test results as well as creating presentation materials.
• Present designs, analysis, and test results to internal and external customers.
• Work well within small- to medium-sized groups.
• This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
• This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
• This position is contingent upon the candidate verifying and/or obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires an active/current U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret (TS) security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval AND Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) approval/access within a reasonable period of time.
• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience – OR - Master’s degree with a minimum of 0 years of relevant engineering experience May consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a completed degree.
• Experience developing software in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++.
• Experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) subsystem design, analysis, and testing; can include Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS).
• Familiarity with GNC space components: Coarse Sun Sensor Assemblies, Star Tracker Assemblies, GPS Receivers, Inertial Reference Units / Inertial Measurement Units, Reaction Wheel Assemblies, Magno-Torquer Bars, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI MS or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Familiarity with GNC space components: Coarse Sun Sensor Assemblies, Star Tracker Assemblies, GPS Receivers, Inertial Reference Units / Inertial Measurement Units, Reaction Wheel Assemblies, Magno-Torquer Bars, etc.
• Experience with version control tools such as SVN or Git.
• Experience implementing spacecraft GNC algorithms on embedded systems.
• Strong technical fundamentals in the areas of spacecraft attitude and orbit dynamics, navigation filtering and/or control systems design.
• Experience with on-orbit space vehicle operations, commanding, debugging, and use of flight telemetry to track performance metrics.
• Experience with performing spacecraft GNC design, analysis, Hardware (HW) and Integration & Test (I&T), or flight operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Previous/current membership or leadership roles in professional groups, clubs, or extracurricular activities are desired.

Salary and Benefits

• Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00
• The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

More About Working at Northrop Grumman

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