Calling all Secret-Cleared GNC Engineers! (Chandler)

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

20d • $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 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 work supports technologies important to national security.

The engineer will design, develop, implement, verify, and test software and simulation toolchains. Work includes using six-degree-of-freedom (6DoF) simulations to design and test missile flight code and evaluate system performance, as well as applying experience in missile flight dynamics, autopilot and guidance design, and implementation into missile flight code. The role also involves trajectory optimization software and tools.

Northrop Grumman describes the team as supportive, collaborative, and focused on innovation. Relocation assistance may be available. The listed primary salary range is $65,800 to $184,200; actual base salary offers depend on factors including role scope, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of professional experience for Level 1; bachelor’s degree with 2 years or master’s degree with 1 year for Level 2; bachelor’s degree with 5 years, master’s degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year for Level 3; bachelor’s degree with 8 years, master’s degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years for Level 4.
• 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 Control (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 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 implementation into missile flight code.
• Use trajectory optimization software and tools.
• Collaborate as an active and integral member of the team and contribute innovative ideas.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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