Senior GNC Engineer: Flying Qualities & Flight Dynamics

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

9/80 schedule

401K matching

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Staff GNC Engineer – Flying Qualities in Melbourne, FL. You will design and test GNC algorithms, develop control laws, and build simulation models to meet air vehicle performance and stability targets.

Strong MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, and Python skills are important, with eligibility for a Top Secret clearance. Join a diverse Vehicle Engineering team working on advanced aerospace systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/PhD in STEM with extensive experience (12/10/8 yrs respectively).
• Active US Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Experience with air vehicle flying qualities, stability, and control.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, verify and test GNC algorithms and software.
• Develop control laws to meet performance and stability requirements.
• Create dynamic simulation models and integrate into HWIL/SHIP environments.
• Support design reviews and program milestone events.
• Analyze flight test data and support flight test activities.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Autocoding Simulink models

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Staff GNC Engineer – Flying Qualities in Melbourne, FL. You will design and test GNC algorithms, develop control laws, and build simulation models to meet air vehicle performance and stability targets.

Strong MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, and Python skills are important, with eligibility for a Top Secret clearance. Join a diverse Vehicle Engineering team working on advanced aerospace systems.