Senior GN&C Lead Engineer for Flight Systems & Simulation

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 166,500 - 249,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k)

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Sr. Staff Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer in Huntsville, AL. The role involves providing technical leadership in developing GN&C algorithms and flight simulation systems, collaborating within a dynamic team. Candidates should have extensive experience in algorithm development and hold a valid U.S. government Secret clearance.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience with a Bachelor's, or 12 with a Master’s, or 10 with a PhD.
• Must possess a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance.
• 10+ years of experience in GN&C algorithm development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, verify, and validate a complex 6-degree of freedom missile flight simulator.
• Design and implement GN&C algorithms.
• Conduct system assessments for performance against mission requirements.

Skills

Guidance, navigation, and control algorithm development

High level programming (MATLAB, C++)

Collaborative team environment

Education

Bachelor’s in relevant field

Master’s or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Simulink

Python

Job description

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Sr. Staff Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer in Huntsville, AL. The role involves providing technical leadership in developing GN&C algorithms and flight simulation systems, collaborating within a dynamic team. Candidates should have extensive experience in algorithm development and hold a valid U.S. government Secret clearance.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.