Senior Navigation Systems Engineer – Sensor Fusion Expert

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Woodland Hills, CA is hiring for a Principal/Senior Principal Navigation Systems Engineer to advance model-based navigation software within a joint, high‑impact team. The role focuses on analyzing navigation performance, evaluating state estimation algorithms, and integrating sensor fusion techniques in real hardware and simulations.

Onsite in Woodland Hills, CA with eligibility for Secret clearance, you will present results at technical forums and collaborate

Responsibilities

• Analyze navigation performance for system accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering teams to refine requirements and interfaces.
• Present results and technical findings at forums and reviews.
• Advance sensor fusion and state-estimation technologies in navigation systems.

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Woodland Hills, CA is hiring for Principal/Senior Principal Navigation Systems Engineer. The role focuses on model-based navigation software, working within a joint team to push the boundaries of navigation tech. Onsite in Woodland Hills, CA, with eligibility for Secret clearance.

You will analyze navigation performance, collaborate with stakeholders, and present at technical forums while advancing sensor fusion and state-estimation technologies.