Seeking Secret-Cleared GNC Engineers: Level 5/6! (Chandler)

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

10d • $152,900 - $249,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is recruiting senior-level Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) engineers to support its team in Chandler, Arizona. Due to the nature of the work, the position is 100% on-site and requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope. The role involves developing and testing software and simulation tools for missile flight systems, including work with six-degree-of-freedom (6DoF) simulations and trajectory optimization tools.

The team works on complex problems supporting national security. Northrop Grumman describes a collaborative and supportive environment focused on innovation, agility, flexibility, and developing technologies that matter to national security. Relocation assistance may be available. Salary ranges are $152,900–$229,300 for the primary level and $166,500–$249,700 for the secondary level. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of professional experience, Master’s degree with 10 years, or Ph.D. with 8 years for Level 5.
• Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of professional experience, Master’s degree with 12 years, or Ph.D. with 10 years for Level 5, as stated in the posting.
• An additional 4 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope.
• Directly related Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) experience.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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