Principal GNC Engineer - Modeling & Simulation/Sr. Principal GNC Engineer - Modeling & Simulation
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is hiring a Principal GNC Engineer - Modeling & Simulation/Sr. Principal GNC Engineer - Modeling & Simulation to join our Vehicle Engineering team of qualified, diverse individuals in Melbourne, FL.
Responsibilities may include
Develop, integrate, test and document air vehicle simulation subsystem plant models used in the development of and pilot training on fly-by-wire control systems
Mature and integrate GNC modeling for high fidelity flight simulation environments
Basic Qualifications
Principal Engineer: BS in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of relevant engineering experience; OR MS in a STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant engineering experience
Principal: BS in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; OR MS in a STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant engineering experience
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
Knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft subsystems
Experience using MATLAB to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data.
Experience using Simulink to model dynamic systems.
Experience analyzing non-linear simulations data.
Experience using configuration management tools.
Familiarity with programming (C/C++, Python).
Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Full-Motion Flight Simulators
Familiarity or experience with 14 CFR Part 60
Familiarity or experience with ARASQ
Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering with controls concentration.
Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Skills Required
- BS in a STEM discipline with 5-8+ years relevant engineering experience (or MS with reduced years as specified)
- Ability to obtain/transfer and maintain adjudicated government Secret clearance with required program access
- Knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft subsystems
- Experience using MATLAB to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data
- Experience using Simulink to model dynamic systems
- Experience analyzing non-linear simulation data
- Experience using configuration management tools
- Familiarity with programming in C/C++ and Python
- Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio
- Willingness/ability to travel ~10% of the time
- Experience with Full-Motion Flight Simulators
- Familiarity or experience with 14 CFR Part 60
- Familiarity or experience with ARASQ
- Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering with controls concentration
- Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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