Staff GN&C Engineer, Sentinel Missile Flight & Guidance

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 152,900 - 265,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k)

Educational Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP) is seeking a GNC Staff Engineer to support the Sentinel Program. You will focus on developing missile flight simulator technologies and GN&C algorithms crucial for defense applications. This role allows work from various locations including Huntsville, AL.

Candidates should hold a relevant STEM degree and possess extensive experience in guidance, navigation, and control systems, along with requisite programming skills. Excellent benefits and a competitive salary range from $152,900 to $265,500 are offered.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience; 10 years with a master's; or 8 years with a PhD.
• Must have DoD Secret security clearance.
• 8 years experience in algorithm development for launch vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate a complex missile flight simulator.
• Design GN&C algorithms and conduct performance assessments.
• Develop software tools for GN&C performance analysis.

Skills

Guidance, navigation, or control algorithm development

High-level programming languages (MATLAB, C++)

Object-Oriented Programming design

Sensor navigation expertise

Trajectory optimization

Machine learning applications

HWIL testing and embedded control systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master's or PhD in related engineering field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Python

Version control systems (e.g., Git)

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Staff Engineer (level 5) to join its team in Roy UT, Huntsville AL or Manhattan Beach, CA and will support the Sentinel Program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

What you will get to do:

The selected engineer will join the team supporting activities including flight simulator development, GNC algorithm development and implementation, "test as you fly" test development, model verification and validation, and requirements validation.

Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work in multi-disciplinary teams to develop, verify, and validate a complex 6-degree of freedom missile flight simulator.

• Design and implement guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) algorithms.

• Develop software tools for analyzing GN&C performance

• Conduct system performance assessments for performance against mission requirements.

• Perform GN&C system and accuracy analysis of flight tests.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in STEM with 12 years of experience; 10 years of experience with a master’s degree; or 8 years with PhD

• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years

• 8 years of experience in guidance, navigation, or control algorithm development and/or analysis for launch vehicles, missiles, spacecraft, and/or aircraft applications

• 3 years of experience in high level programming languages (MATLAB, C++) and Object-Oriented Programming design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• DoD Top Secret Clearance

• Experience in sensor navigation, including inertial, radio, and/or optical navigation techniques

• Experience in strategic missile guidance and implementation of guidance algorithms

• Ability to work in a highly collaborative & dynamic team-based environment

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

• Experience in trajectory optimization, non-linear control, and/or adaptive/autonomous flight control systems

• Experience with optimal state estimation filters (e.g. Kalman)

• Knowledge of machine learning applications for adaptive flight control

• Demonstrated proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python, and/or other tools for GN&C simulation and development

• Demonstrated knowledge of aerodynamic modeling, flight mechanics, missile/re-entry vehicle dynamics

• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing, embedded control systems, and real-time software integration

• Experience in software version control system (i.e. Git) and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices

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

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $265,500.00

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.

Job Category: Engineering