GNC Engineer: Modeling Sim. & Analysis Level 2 or 3 (Chandler)

Northrop Grumman•Chandler, AZ

20d

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer or Principal Guidance Navigation Control Engineer professional located in Chandler, AZ.

Requirements

( T2 - Guidance Navigation Control Engineer ) Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree and 0 years of experience in a STEM discipline
( T3 - Principal Guidance Navigation Control Engineer ) Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with no experience
Experience with vehicle trajectory design and customer provided requirements analysis in a flight software in simulation environment
Experience with C++, MATLAB, and Simulink
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance, or higher

Nice To Haves

Master's in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
Familiarity with rocket motor propelled vehicle trajectory design and customer provided requirement analysis in a flight software in simulation environment.
Experience with autopilot and guidance algorithm design and navigation and actuator subsystems
Experience with Simulink and the Linux operating system
Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher

Responsibilities

Support various launch vehicle, target vehicle, and business development programs
Design, develop, and implement flight software algorithms to support guidance, navigation, and control functions for the target or launch vehicle
Design, develop, and implement simulation software to test and verify mission requirements for the vehicle
Navigation functions include the statistical processing of measured data points and their substitution into algorithms simulating physical reality
Guidance functions include the formulation of specific equations to achieve a desired position, orientation or orbit in space
Control design and analyses processes consist of the development of the control laws and hardware and software requirements for launch vehicles and/or spacecraft
Utilize excellent communication skills to report program milestones, technical approaches, and findings to GNC as well as program management