Staff Navigation Systems Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 177,000 - 265,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Navigation Systems Engineer to design and implement model-based navigation software in Woodland Hills, CA. The position involves leading a team and collaborating with cross-functional partners to pioneer next-generation navigation technologies.

Candidates must have extensive engineering experience, expertise in sensor fusion, and the ability to work onsite. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary range from $177,000.00 to $265,600.00 are offered.

Qualifications

• 12 years of Engineering experience with a Bachelor’s, 10 years with a Master’s, or 8 years with a PhD.
• US Citizenship and ability to maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Woodland Hills, CA.

Responsibilities

• Architect and guide the implementation of navigation algorithms.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative culture.
• Represent Northrop Grumman at technical conferences.

Skills

Expertise in Sensor Fusion for Navigation Systems

Expertise in advanced state-estimation algorithms

Expertise in INS mechanizations

Expertise in Embedded INS/GPS systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector seeks a Navigation Systems Engineer to join our diverse and talented team in the design and implementation of model-based navigation software at the Woodland Hills, CA site.

Responsibilities

• Architect and guide the implementation of cutting‑edge navigation algorithms, software, and system integrations.
• Define and execute the technical roadmap for navigation‑performance analysis across lab and flight‑test environments.
• Own communication channels with program leadership, external customers, and cross‑functional partners.
• Champion collaborations with internal and external experts to pioneer next‑generation navigation and timing technologies.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of navigation and timing specialists in a collaborative, high‑performing culture.
• Represent Northrop Grumman at premier technical conferences, industry working groups, and customer briefings.
• Mentor emerging talent and drive best‑practice adoption across the organization.

Basic Qualifications

• 12 years of Engineering experience with a Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline; 10 years of Engineering experience with a Masters; 8 years with a PhD.
• US Citizenship (required for all positions with a government clearance).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability to work full‑time onsite in Woodland Hills, CA.
• Expertise in Sensor Fusion for Navigation Systems using IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), GPS, barometers, and other sensors.
• Expertise in advanced state‑estimation algorithms such as Extended Kalman Filtering, Unscented Kalman Filtering, and Particle Filtering.
• Expertise in INS (Inertial Navigation System) mechanizations.
• Expertise in Embedded INS/GPS navigation systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Assured Position Navigation & Timing (APNT) solutions for GPS Denied Environments.
• Familiarity with signal selection, acquisition and tracking, Position, Velocity, and Time (PVT) calculation, data demodulation, and signal correction.
• Familiarity with algorithm development for satellite acquisition, tracking, and receiver measurement formation.
• Familiarity with military navigation modernization, particularly M‑code signal processing and capabilities.
• Familiarity with the design of tracking loops, including characterization of platform dynamics, environmental/interference effects.
• Familiarity with Timing and Distributed Clock Algorithms.
• Expertise in multi‑sensor synchronization and calibration.
• Expertise in noise modeling and covariance tuning.
• Expertise in state estimation for position, velocity, and attitude determination.

Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as scope and responsibilities of the position and 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 and 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.

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