Calling all GNC Engineers! (Chandler)

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

2d • $65,800 - $184,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is recruiting junior and mid-level Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) engineers to support its team in Chandler, Arizona. The work supports technologies important to national security and involves designing and testing missile flight code using six-degree-of-freedom (6DoF) simulation models. This position is 100% on-site. A U.S. Government Secret security clearance is required to start, with an interim Secret clearance specified. Relocation assistance may be available.

The role includes designing, developing, implementing, verifying, and testing software and simulation toolchains; using 6DoF simulations to design and test missile flight code and evaluate system performance; and applying experience with missile flight dynamics, autopilot and guidance design, missile flight-code implementation, and trajectory optimization tools.

The requisition considers candidates at Levels 1–4. The stated base salary range for the primary level is $65,800–$184,200. Northrop Grumman notes that compensation depends on factors including responsibilities and candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. The company offers a benefits package that includes health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of professional experience for Level 1; or Bachelor’s degree and 2 years, or Master’s degree and 1 year for Level 2; or Bachelor’s degree and 5 years, Master’s degree and 3 years, or PhD and 1 year for Level 3; or Bachelor’s degree and 8 years, Master’s degree and 6 years, or PhD and 4 years for Level 4.
• An additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Directly related Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, verify, and test high-quality software and simulation toolchains.
• Use a six-degree-of-freedom (6DoF) simulation to design and test missile flight code.
• Work with 6DoF simulation models to evaluate system performance.
• Apply missile flight-dynamics, autopilot and guidance design, and missile flight-code implementation experience.
• Use trajectory optimization software and tools.
• Contribute as an active team member and collaborate to develop and deploy technologies supporting national security.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level