Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer - Level 4

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Redondo Beach is seeking a Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer - Level 4 to provide analysis, design, and operations support for space vehicle and payload GNC systems.

The role involves requirements flow-down, algorithm design, simulation development, and leadership of a small GNC team across programs. A strong background in 3-DOF/6-DOF GNC and state-estimation is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master's with 6 years; PhD with 4 years.
• Willing to obtain U.S. Government security clearance.
• Experience using MATLAB/Simulink or C/C++ for attitude-control or state-estimation algorithms.
• Experience with actuator/sensor sizing and selection.
• Modeling, simulation, and verification/validation of 3-DOF or 6-DOF GNC systems.

Responsibilities

• Translate mission objectives and customer needs into clear GNC requirements.
• Collaborate across teams to perform trade studies selecting GNC sensors, actuators, and architectures.
• Develop and validate high-fidelity 3-DOF/6-DOF models and simulations of attitude, ephemeris, and LOS dynamics.
• Design, implement, and verify GNC algorithms including trackers, filters, and controllers.
• Build, test, and integrate software and simulation tools enabling reliable space vehicle GNC during flight operations.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

GNC algorithms

State estimation

Attitude control

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years

Master's degree + 6 years

PhD + 4 years

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer - Level 4 to provide technical analysis, design, and operations support to space vehicle and payload control systems. Typical assignments involve requirements definition and flow-down, algorithm design, simulation development and maintenance, system performance analysis, software validation, and the development of operating procedures and tools to support systems operation. This position is located in Redondo Beach, CA.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Translate mission objectives and customer needs into clear GNC requirements.Collaborate across functional teams to perform trade studies to choose GNC sensors, actuators, and algorithm architectures.Develop and validate high‑fidelity 3‑DOF/6‑DOF models and simulations of attitude, ephemeris, and line‑of‑sight dynamics.Design, implement, and verify GNC algorithms, including trackers, filters, and controllers.Build, test, and integrate software and simulation tools that enable reliable space vehicle and payload GNC throughout flight operations.Provide technical leadership of a small team of GNC engineers in support of a program, including decomposition and delegation of tasks.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience; PhD with 4 years of relevant experienceWilling and able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearanceExperience using MATLAB/Simulink or C/C++ in the context of designing and implementing attitude-control or state-estimation algorithmsExperience performing actuator/sensor sizing and selectionExperience with modeling, simulation, and verification/validation of 3‑DOF or 6‑DOF GNC systemsAbility to perform complex kinematics, dynamics, and control system analyses for space vehicle and payload GNCPreferred Qualifications:Experience with early-stage space vehicle and payload conceptual design, i.e. “clean sheet” design workExperience with software and hardware-in-the-loop testingExperience with satellite I&T and on-orbit operationsAbility to lead a small team of GNC engineers and collaborate with other subsystem engineers and program leadershipActive TS/SCI clearance#LosAngelesSpace#SpaceEngJobs#SpaceGNCJobsPrimary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.