Guidance Navigation Control Engineer Level 2 or Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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This position can be filled at either the Engineer or Principal Engineer level.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Common Products Program seeks a Engineer or Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control to support the VMS team in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

Candidate will perform various Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) tasks for the Common Products Program.  These activities include non-linear 6DOF Simulation analysis (including stress testing, trade studies, mission analysis, etc), linear MATLAB analysis (gain/phase margin determination, gain/filter determination, etc), embedded flight control software design/code/test, and supporting flight testing (pre-flight predictions, real-time support, post flight analysis, parameter identification, etc).  The candidate will keep abreast of or develop new or improved G&C methods or processes in order to maintain current state-of-the-art tools for the department.  He/she may be called upon to support proposal preparation efforts and new project activities, including technical, cost, and schedule.

This position can be filled at either the Engineer or Principal Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Basic qualifications for a Engineer Guidance Navigation Control (Level 2): Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 2 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 0 years of experience.

• Basic qualifications for a Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control (Level 3): Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with at least 3 years of experience, or a PhD Degree.

• Proficient in Matlab and Simulink

• Knowledge of C/C++ and Python

• Knowledge of flight sciences, control law development, or control system analysis.

• Ability to obtain/maintain Government final Secret Clearance

• Ability to obtain final adjudicated program access(es) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, analysis and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment

• Final adjudicated U.S. government Secret Clearance.

• Proficient in C/C++

• UAVs: Some experience

• Experience in Flight Test

• Experience designing control laws for fixed wing aircraft, performing handling qualities analyses

• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-1797 flying qualities requirements

• MATLAB Programming Skills

• Experience using Simulink

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.