Senior Principal Navigation Engineer – GPS/INS Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Navigation Engineer to join our Vehicle Engineering team. You will oversee navigation subsystem development, from lab testing to flight test support, working with GPS and inertial sensor technologies and system-level integration.

The position requires STEM degrees and related experience, with US Secret clearance eligibility and up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM with required years and possible advanced degrees.
• Knowledge of GPS and inertial sensors.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform navigation subsystem lab testing.
• Support flight tests and resolve anomalies.
• Conduct navigation solution trades and interface with suppliers.
• Interface with multiple stakeholders to translate requirements.

Skills

GPS systems knowledge

Inertial sensors understanding

System-level thinking

Navigation engineering

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM +5 years

Master's degree in STEM +3 years

PhD in STEM +1 year

Job description

Northrop Grumman in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Navigation Engineer to join our Vehicle Engineering team. You will oversee navigation subsystem development, from lab testing to flight test support, working with GPS and inertial sensor technologies and system-level integration.

The position requires STEM degrees and related experience, with US Secret clearance eligibility and up to 25% travel.