Sr. Principal GNC Engineer

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in El Segundo, California is seeking a Sr. Principal Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer to join our team.

The role involves designing and testing algorithms and software for aircraft GNC, with responsibilities spanning data processing and formulation of equations for precise motion control. The position requires advanced STEM degrees with multiple years of related experience and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance and SAP access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field with 8 years of related engineering experience.
• Master's degree in a relevant STEM field with 6 years of related engineering experience.
• PhD in a relevant STEM field with 4 years of related engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a US Government Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP access.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, implements, verifies, and tests algorithms and software and simulation tools for guidance, navigation and control of aircraft.
• Statistical processing of measured data points and their substitution into algorithms simulating physical reality.
• Formulation of specific equations to achieve desired position, orientation, or orbit.
• Development of control laws and hardware/software requirements for aircraft.

Skills

GNC design

Control theory

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has opportunities for a Sr. Principal Guidance Navigation Control Engineer to join our team in El Segundo, CA!

Duties Include

• Designs, develops, implements, verifies, and tests algorithms and software and simulation tools to perform guidance, navigation and control of aircraft
• Statistical processing of measured data points and their substitution into algorithms simulating physical reality.
• Formulation of specific equations to achieve a desired position, orientation, or orbit.
• Control design and analyses processes consist of the development of the control laws and hardware and software requirements for aircraft.

Basic Qualifications For Sr. Principal GNC Engineer

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master of Science degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline with 4 years of related engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a US Government Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications For Both Levels

• Active US Government Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.