Sr Principal Engineer Aeronautical

0894 DS - MP - ABL - Rocket Center; United States; On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer (GNC) for the Missile Products Advanced Programs team in Huntsville, AL. This role requires on-site work, with 20–25% travel, designing and validating control laws and simulation tools for air vehicles.

Essentials include a STEM degree with 8+ years of experience (or higher degrees with fewer years), strong Matlab/Simulink skills, and ability to obtain security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 8 years of relevant experience; OR Master's with 6 years; OR PhD with 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, verify and test algorithms, software and simulation tools.
• Develop control laws to meet air vehicle performance, flying qualities and stability margins.
• Develop air vehicle system models and integrate into software/hardware-in-the-loop simulations.
• Develop modern control laws and conduct trades on unconventional control effectors.
• Address unusually complex design problems and drive innovative solutions.
• Prepare analyses to support design reviews (PDR/CDR).
• Analyze flight test data and support flight test activities.

Skills

Matlab

Simulink

C/C++

Java

Python

Flight sciences

Control theory

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Autocoding Simulink models

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer to join our Missile Products Advanced Programs team in Huntsville, AL.

Essential Functions:

• Design, develop, implement, verify and test algorithms, software and simulation tools.
• Develop control laws to meet air vehicle performance, flying qualities and stability margin requirements, both on ground and in flight.
• Develop air vehicle system linear and non-linear dynamic simulation models and integrate models into software and hardware-in-the-loop simulation environments.
• Develop modern control laws, conduct trade studies on unconventional control effectors.
• Work on unusually complex design technical problems and drive innovative solutions.
• Develop analysis to support design reviews at different stages in a development program, such as PDR, CDR, etc.
• Analyze air vehicle flight test data and support flight test activities.

This position requires 100% on-site work. Telework/hybrid schedule is not allowed. The anticipated travel for this role is approximately 20% - 25%.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal GNC Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; OR a Master's Degree in a related STEM discipline with 6 years of relevant experience; OR a PhD in related STEM discipline with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Must have experience on a team of engineers performing Aeronautical Engineering, Flight Sciences and/or Guidance, Navigation and Control.
• Must be proficient in and have experience with Matlab, Simulink, and autocoding Simulink models.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret (or Top Secret, depending upon program need) clearance prior to commencement of employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active US Government Secret or Top Secret clearance (highly preferred)
• Special Program Access Experience with Vehicle Management System (VMS) and Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) modelling
• Knowledge of C/C++
• Java
• Python
• Knowledgeable in the area of flight sciences, control law development, and control system analysis.

Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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