Principal / Senior Principal Navigation Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Woodland Hills, CA seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Navigation Systems Engineer to design and implement model-based navigation software for defense applications.

The role emphasizes sensor fusion (IMU, GPS, barometers), advanced state-estimation algorithms, and multi-sensor calibration, with onsite work and U.S. citizenship requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of engineering experience
• Master’s degree in STEM with 3+ years of engineering experience
• PhD in STEM with 1+ years of engineering experience
• Experience implementing sensor fusion for navigation systems (IMU, GPS, barometers)
• Experience with state-estimation algorithms (EKF, UKF, PF)
• Experience with noise modeling and covariance tuning
• Experience analyzing data from Inertial Navigation Systems
• Hands-on with accelerometers, gyroscopes, barometers

Responsibilities

• Analyze navigation performance in lab and flight test scenarios
• Communicate status, issues and results with program management
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop advanced navigation technologies
• Work with a team of navigation experts to advance state-of-the-art systems
• Present ideas at technical conferences and working groups

Skills

Sensor fusion

IMU

GPS

Barometers

State estimation

Extended Kalman

Unscented Kalman

Particle filter

Multi-sensor sync

Calibration

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Master’s in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

GPS

IMU

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Emerging Capabilities Development organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered by providing an innovative technological capabilities across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a Principal Navigation Systems Engineer or Senior Principal Navigation Systems Engineer to join our diverse and talented team in the design and implementation of model-based navigation software. This role will be filled at our Woodland Hills, CA site. As a Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of innovation.What You’ll Get To Do:Analysis of navigation performance in laboratory and flight test scenariosCommunication of status, issues, and results with program management and customers.Work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to develop advanced navigation and timing technologies.Work with a team of navigation and timing experts in a team-based collaborative environment dedicated to advancing the state of the artWork with leading-edge navigation systems, techniques, algorithms, and software to enhance mission success.Present your ideas to internal and external groups and represent Northrop Grumman at technical conferences and working groups.This requisition may be filled as a Principal Navigation Systems Engineer or Senior Principal Navigation Systems Engineer.Basic Qualifications for a Principal Navigation Systems Engineer:Bachelor’s Degree in STEM discipline with 5 years of Engineering experience; Masters in STEM discipline with 3 years of Engineering experience; PhD in STEM discipline with 1 years of Engineering experienceExperience implementing Sensor Fusion for Navigation Systems using IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), GPS, barometers, and other sensors.Experience implementing advanced state-estimation algorithms such as Extended Kalman Filtering, Unscented Kalman Filtering, Particle Filtering for position, velocity, and attitude determination.Experience with noise modeling and covariance tuning.Experience analyzing data from Inertial Navigation Systems.Hands on experience working with sensors such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and barometers for navigation.Experience implementing multi-sensor synchronization and calibration.U.S. Citizenship is required.The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance is required.Ability to work full-time onsite in Woodland Hills, CA.Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Navigation Systems Engineer:Bachelor’s Degree in STEM discipline with 8 years of Engineering experience; Masters in STEM discipline with 6 years of Engineering experience; PhD in STEM discipline with 4 years of Engineering experienceExperience implementing Sensor Fusion for Navigation Systems using IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), GPS, barometers, and other sensors.Experience implementing advanced state-estimation algorithms such as Extended Kalman Filtering, Unscented Kalman Filtering, Particle Filtering for position, velocity, and attitude determination.Experience with noise modeling and covariance tuning.Experience analyzing data from Inertial Navigation Systems.Hands on experience working with sensors such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and barometers for navigation.Experience implementing multi-sensor synchronization and calibration.U.S. Citizenship is required.The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance is required.Ability to work full-time onsite in Woodland Hills, CA.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with algorithm development for satellite acquisition, tracking, and receiver measurement formationFamiliarity with military navigation modernization, particularly M-code signal processing and capabilities.Familiarity with Timing and Distributed Clock Algorithms.Familiarity with inertial navigation systems (INS) mechanizations.Combining data from IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), GPS, barometers, and other sensorsUnderstanding multi-sensor synchronization and calibration.Familiarity with design of tracking loops, including characterization of platform dynamics, environmental/interference effectsUnderstanding accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, and their role in navigation.Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary 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.