Principal GNC Engineer - Modeling & Simulation/Sr. Principal GNC Engineer - Modeling & Simulation

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal GNC Engineer - Modeling & Simulation to join the Vehicle Engineering team in Melbourne, FL. You will develop and test air vehicle simulation models used for fly-by-wire control systems and enhance GNC modeling for high-fidelity flight simulations.

Ideal candidates have MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++, Python, and experience with configuration management tools. A DoD Secret clearance is required, with relocation assistance possible and travel up to

Qualifications

• BS in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relevant engineering experience or MS with 3+ years.
• BS or MS in STEM with appropriate years of experience as specified for Principal roles.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance or be in Continuous Evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, test and document air vehicle simulation subsystem plant models for fly-by-wire systems.
• Mature and integrate GNC modeling for high fidelity flight simulation environments.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++

Python

Non-linear simulations analysis

Configuration management tools

Fixed-wing aircraft subsystems

Microsoft Visual Studio

Education

BS in STEM discipline

MS in STEM discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Microsoft Visual Studio

Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is hiring a Principal GNC Engineer - Modeling & Simulation/Sr. Principal GNC Engineer - Modeling & Simulation to join our Vehicle Engineering team of qualified, diverse individuals in Melbourne, FL.

Responsibilities may include

• Develop, integrate, test and document air vehicle simulation subsystem plant models used in the development of and pilot training on fly-by-wire control systems

• Mature and integrate GNC modeling for high fidelity flight simulation environments

Basic Qualifications

• Principal Engineer: BS in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of relevant engineering experience; OR MS in a STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant engineering experience

• Principal: BS in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; OR MS in a STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant engineering experience

• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

• Knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft subsystems

• Experience using MATLAB to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data.

• Experience using Simulink to model dynamic systems.

• Experience analyzing non-linear simulations data.

• Experience using configuration management tools.

• Familiarity with programming (C/C++, Python).

• Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Full-Motion Flight Simulators

• Familiarity or experience with 14 CFR Part 60

• Familiarity or experience with ARASQ

• Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering with controls concentration.

• Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

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.