Principal GNC Engineer: Flight Software & Navigation

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

PTO (paid time off)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks a GNC Engineer (Level 2) or Principal GNC Engineer (Level 3) to define the future of guidance, navigation and control for air vehicles. Location is Melbourne, Florida, with relocation assistance possible and a 10% travel requirement.

You will work on flight software algorithms, simulation tools, and develop control laws for air vehicles while reporting milestones to program management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project, Visio).
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement flight software algorithms for GNC functions.
• Design and implement simulation software to test mission requirements.
• Develop navigation algorithms using data processing and simulations.
• Formulate guidance equations to achieve desired position or trajectory.
• Develop control laws and hardware/software requirements for air vehicles.
• Communicate milestones and findings to GNC and program management.
• Apply technical standards and perform moderately complex professional tasks.

Education

Bachelor's in STEM with 2+ years of relevant experience

Master's Degree in STEM with no years of experience

Bachelor's in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience

Master's Degree in STEM with 3+ years of experience

PhD in STEM with no experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks a GNC Engineer (Level 2) or Principal GNC Engineer (Level 3) to define the future of guidance, navigation and control for air vehicles. Location is Melbourne, Florida, with relocation assistance possible and a 10% travel requirement.

You will work on flight software algorithms, simulation tools, and develop control laws for air vehicles while reporting milestones to program management.