Staff GNC Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 122,800 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a skilled GNC Engineer to design and implement algorithms and simulation tools for air vehicles. You'll have the opportunity to lead diverse technical teams, analyze flight test results, and contribute to cutting-edge projects. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's in a STEM field and extensive experience in equipment design and integration.

The role demands active DoD Secret clearance, with opportunities for Top Secret clearance. Competitive salary ranging from $122,800 to $184,200 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in design and integration of equipment with a Bachelor's degree.
• 10 years of experience in design and integration of equipment with a Master's degree.
• Active In‑Scope DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Experience managing Supplier Management Teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test algorithms and software for GNC.
• Develop control laws for air vehicles' performance and stability.
• Analyze flight test data and support flight test activities.
• Present technical updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Analysis

Problem solving

Team leadership

Proficiency in MATLAB

Proficiency in Simulink

C/C++ knowledge

Java knowledge

Python knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Master’s in STEM

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Engineering tools

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Essential Functions

• Design, develop, implement, verify, and test algorithms, software, and simulation tools for guidance, navigation, and control (GNC).
• Develop control laws to meet air vehicle performance, flying qualities, and stability margin requirements, both on the ground and in flight.
• Develop air vehicle system linear and non‑linear dynamic simulation models and integrate them into software and hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulation environments.
• Develop analysis to support design reviews at different stages in a development program (e.g., PDR, CDR).
• Analyze air vehicle flight test data and support flight test activities.
• Attend or present at internal program, customer, and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in a STEM discipline and 12 years of experience in design and integration of equipment, or Master’s in a STEM discipline and 10 years of experience in design and integration of equipment.
• Active In‑Scope DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Active In‑Scope DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Supplier Management Team (SMT) experience.
• Experience working with diverse technical teams and leading others.
• Knowledge of design, analysis and/or engineering tools development.
• Proficiency with typical office toolsets such as Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience on a diverse team of GNC engineers on a development program.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and autocoding Simulink models.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication, analysis, and problem solving skills with the ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary team environment.
• Current active DoD Top Secret clearance (with background investigation completed within the last 5 years or under continuous evaluation).
• Knowledge of C/C++, Java, and Python.
• Knowledgeable in flight sciences, control law development, and control system analysis.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience writing/reviewing technical documents such as CDRLs, SSOWs, SRDs, ICDs, and SDRL reviews.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex technical solutions within cost and schedule constraints across the various phases of the engineering lifecycle.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and current market conditions may influence the final offer.

Benefits

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

EEO Statement

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.

Citizenship

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