We are recruiting for engineers with backgrounds in Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineering to support our team in Chandler, AZ. Due to the nature of this work, this position will be 100% on-site.
Key Skills and Responsibilities
Design, develop, implement, verify, and test high-quality software and simulation toolchains
Work on a 6 degree of freedom (6DoF) simulation to design and test missile flight code
Work with 6DoF simulation models to evaluate system performance
Experience with missile flight dynamics, autopilot and guidance design, and implementation into missile flight code
Experience with various trajectory optimization software and tools
What Does Success Look Like?
As a successful employee, you will:
Be an active and integral member of your team
Channel your enthusiasm to innovate
Be part of a supportive team that develops and deploys technologies that matter to our national security
Work with agility, flexibility, and collaboration to explore creative ideas
This position can be filled at a Level 3 or Level 4.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
Bachelor’s degree with 5 year of professional experience, or Masters degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Directly related Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) experience
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Directly related Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline
Top Secret clearance
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of professional experience for Level 3, or master's degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of professional experience for Level 4, or master's degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years
- An additional 4 or more years of experience may substitute for the degree requirement
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance, current and within scope, at time of application
- Directly related Guidance, Navigation, and Controls engineering experience
- Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline
- Top Secret security clearance
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
