Principal or Senior Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control

Northrop Grumman Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in California is seeking a Principal Engineer/ Senior Principal Engineer for Guidance & Control on the RQ-4 Global Hawk and MQ-4 Triton programs. You will perform nonlinear 6DOF simulations, linear MATLAB analysis, and embedded flight control software work.

Travel up to 10% may be required; a Secret clearance is expected for qualification. Join a multidisciplinary team delivering advanced UAV systems and state-of-the-art control solutions while supporting flight testing

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications require a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience for a Bachelor’s, 3 years with a Master’s, or a PhD with no experience.
• Senior Principal Engineer requires 8+ years with a Bachelor’s, 6 years with a Master’s, or 3 years with a PhD.
• Proficient in Matlab and Simulink; knowledge of C/C++ and Python.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance; SAP clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Non-linear 6DOF simulation analysis including stress testing and mission analysis.
• Linear MATLAB analysis for gain/phase margins and gain/filter determination.
• Embedded flight control software design, coding and testing.
• Support flight testing with pre-flight predictions and post-flight analysis.
• Develop and maintain state-of-the-art G&C methods and tools.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Python

Flight control systems

GNC analysis

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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 Autonomous Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance and Targeting (AISR&T) business area seeks a Principal Engineer or Senior Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control to support the Guidance & Control (G&C) team in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

Candidate will perform various G&C tasks for the RQ-4 Global Hawk and MQ-4 Triton Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) Program. These activities include non-linear 6DOF Simulation analysis (including stress testing, trade studies, mission analysis, etc), linear MATLAB analysis (gain/phase margin determination, gain/filter determination, etc), embedded flight control software design/code/test, and supporting flight testing (pre-flight predictions, real-time support, post flight analysis, parameter identification, etc). The candidate will keep abreast of or develop new or improved G&C methods or processes in order to maintain current state-of-the-art tools for the department. He/she may be called upon to support proposal preparation efforts and new project activities, including technical, cost, and schedule.

This position can be filled at either the Principal Engineer or Senior Principal Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications:

• Basic qualifications for a Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with no experience.
• Basic qualifications for a Senior Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 8 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 6 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with 3 years of experience.
• Proficient in Matlab and Simulink
• Knowledge of C/C++ and Python
• Knowledge of flight sciences, control law development, or control system analysis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Clearance Level: Secret (S) or ability to obtain a Secret
• Proficient in C/C++
• UAVs: Some experience
• Flight Test: Some experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.