Navigation Lead Staff GNC Engineer

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

4d•$177,000 - $265,600•Onsite

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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Navigation Lead Staff GNC engineer to join and lead our team of Navigation Engineers. This role can be filled in Rancho Bernardo, CA or Palmdale, CA, both are onsite. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct. In this role you will lead cross-functional engineering teams to design, integrate, and test advanced Vehicle Management System hardware and software in a dynamic aerospace environment. Partner with suppliers, chief engineers, and IPT leads to translate complex system requirements into robust navigation solutions, while providing technical guidance and building a high-performing, collaborative team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience.
Experience with requirements management, system integration, test plan development, and test execution of a navigation system throughout the entire development, demonstration, and production phases.
Proficient with MATLAB for data analysis purposes
Preparing, presenting, and leading discussion of navigation system engineering materials during formal program reviews
General understanding of MIL-STD-1553, RS-232, RS-422, Ethernet
Good understanding of the GPS system, the GPS Signal in Space characteristics, DGPS systems, inertial sensors, GPS/INS, GPS receiver design, GPS Anti-Jam integration
Ability to obtain a DOD Top Secret clearance and Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work.

Nice To Haves

Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Navigation System Integration Experience
Experience leading a technical team including estimating, assigning, and tracking work
Supplier management experience
Requirements development experience
Requirements verification testing experience
Experience in development and maintenance of interface control documents
Extensive experience with technical analysis tools such as Matlab or Python
Proficiency with test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, multi-meters) experience
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management, and translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 3-5 engineers supporting the technical development, integration and testing of advanced Vehicle Management System software and hardware components.
Interface with strategy supplier partners, coordinate with programs chief engineers and IPT Leads to ensure technical requirements are properly incorporated into design solutions.
Evaluate Navigation systems, products, components, and applications by designing and testing products.
Understand all system requirements, develop statements of work, specifications and interface control documents, prepare, monitor and update program schedules, conduct and participate in all related design reviews, and provide technical guidance to the cross-functional team.
Collaborate with team members of other functional teams as well as working with the program to meet the customers’ needs
Communicate, collaborate, and facilitate the building of a strong team
Perform in a dynamic, fast paced, aerospace team environment
Demonstrate technical proficiency in analytical thinking, problem solving skills, and ability to interface across the different engineering teams.