Senior GNC Engineer – Aerospace Guidance & Controls

ngc; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Staff GNC Engineer to design and test guidance, navigation and control algorithms for air vehicles. This on-site role is located in Melbourne, FL, with opportunities to work across multidisciplinary teams and integration in software/hardware-in-the-loop environments.

The role requires strong Matlab/Simulink proficiency, DoD clearances, and proven leadership in complex engineering projects within development programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM with 12 years experience or Master's with 10 years.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Experience in GNC design, integration and test on development programs.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink and autocoding.
• Experience leading, mentoring and delivering complex engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, verify and test GNC algorithms and software.
• Develop control laws to meet air vehicle performance and stability requirements.
• Create dynamic simulation models and integrate into HIL/SIL environments.
• Support design reviews (PDR/CDR) with analyses.
• Analyze flight test data and support test activities.
• Present progress at internal and external reviews.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in STEM/Master's in STEM with years

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Autocoding Simulink models

C/C++

Python

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Staff GNC Engineer to design and test guidance, navigation and control algorithms for air vehicles. This on-site role is located in Melbourne, FL, with opportunities to work across multidisciplinary teams and integration in software/hardware-in-the-loop environments.

The role requires strong Matlab/Simulink proficiency, DoD clearances, and proven leadership in complex engineering projects within development programs.