Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control - 3

Northrop Grumman•Chandler, AZ

64d•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. 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. In this role, the candidate will contribute to the success of vital defense systems that protect the nation by supporting cutting-edge development of upcoming long-range missile defense interceptors, targets, space launch, and strike vehicles. Northrop Grumman Sector: Space Systems Division: Launch & Exploration Business Unit: Launch Systems Department: Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineering Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation and Control Group: Navigation, Analysis and Simulation This is a full time on-site position working a 9/80 schedule in Chandler, Arizona.

Requirements

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
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
Experience with Inertial, Satellite-Based, or Integrated Navigation Systems

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance, or higher
Experience with the C++, MATLAB, Simulink, and Python programming languages
Experience with the Linux Operating System
Experience with relevant navigation sensors including IMUs, GPS receivers, and/or radar altimeters
Experience in testing, designing, and/or reviewing data from Kalman Filters
Experience in navigation algorithms design and/or review
Experience designing, testing, and/or reviewing data for navigation systems for launch vehicles

Responsibilities

The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for providing priority navigation technical contributions for a variety of programs, including, but not limited to, missile defense targets programs, next-generation interceptors, and various other missile and rocket programs.
Familiarity with inertial, satellite-based, and integrated navigation systems and customer provided requirement analysis is a plus.
Proven experience with flight software in a simulation environment is a plus.