Staff Engineer: Guidance Nav & Control (GNC) (TS/SCI) Space (Dulles)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer to join their pioneering team in Dulles, Virginia. This role offers the chance to work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in spacecraft GNC, including design, analysis, and algorithm implementation. With a focus on collaboration and intellectual curiosity, you will contribute to mission operations and the development of cutting-edge technologies. Join a team that values bold ideas and is committed to making history while enjoying a robust benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical

Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

• 14 years of experience with a BS, 12 years with a Masters, or 9 years with a PhD.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI access required.

Responsibilities

• Support mission operations scripting and procedure development.
• Design and analyze spacecraft attitude and position control loops.
• Develop simulation models for sensors and actuators.

Skills

Rendezvous and Proximity Operations

Spacecraft/Satellite GNC

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

GNC Algorithms

Model Based Systems Engineering

Microsoft Office

Version Control (SVN/Git)

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Math

Master's Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Math

PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Math

Tools

Simulation Tools

Flight Software Qualification Tools

Analytic Tools

Job description

Requisition ID: R10180143

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Top Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Days (United States of America)

• Travel Required: No

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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's Space System is seeking to fill the position of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer, located in Dulles, Virginia. There is no option to telecommute in this position.

The spacecraft GNC analysis engineer will work within the GNC subsystem team and under the supervision of the GNC subsystem lead.

A spacecraft GNC analysis engineer is expected to:

• Support mission operations scripting, procedure development, rehearsals, and on-orbit execution of exercises.

• Design, analyze, and tune spacecraft attitude and position control loops using time and frequency domain techniques.

• Design, analyze, and tune sequential filters (e.g. Kalman filters) for attitude determination and relative navigation.

• Design, develop, test and verify flight algorithms for the GNC subsystem and support flight software qualification testing.

• Analyze and test the spacecraft GNC subsystem performance using simulations and other analytic tools.

• Perform analysis to support early design phase concept development including actuator sizing and placement, sensor selection and placement, and predicted performance assessments.

• Develop simulation models for sensors, actuators, system dynamics, and the space environment.

Communication is a key element of your role and all GNC engineers are expected to:

• Apply engineering principles, industry standards, company processes, and knowledge of vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, classical/modern control, and estimation theory to perform tasks to advanced program/project goals.

• Document designs, analysis, and test results and create presentation materials.

• Present designs, analysis, and test results to internal and external customers.

• Work well within small- to medium-sized groups.

Basic Qualifications:

Principal:

• Experience in Rendezvous and Proximity Operations.

• Direct spacecraft/satellite GNC experience performing design, analysis, HW and I&T, or flight operations.

• 14 Years with BS; 12 Years with Masters; 9 Years with PhD. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

• Must have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI access, preferably with SCI access at time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD degree in engineering, physics, or math.

• Minimum overall GPA of 3.25.

• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++. Experience in spacecraft GNC subsystem design, analysis, and testing.

• Experience implementing GNC algorithms on embedded systems.

• Experience with RPO algorithms, practices, and planning strategies.

• Prior work experience in a related field.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, version control tools such as SVN or Git.

• Experience with Model Based Systems engineering, digital transformation tools such as the Atlassian suite.

• Previous/current membership or leadership roles in professional groups, clubs, or extracurricular activities is desired.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules (e.g., the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule)

Salary Range: $87,200 - $130,800

Salary Range 2: $107,300 - $160,900

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.