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Northrop Grumman · 6 hours ago

GNC Engineer: Modeling Sim. & Analysis – Level 2 or 3 (Chandler) - R10215213

Chandler, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$77K/yr - $116K/yr

2+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Guidance Navigation and Controls Engineer for their Space Sector in Chandler, AZ. The role involves designing and implementing flight software algorithms and simulation software for guidance, navigation, and control functions of launch vehicles and target vehicles.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Denise Siamey

Responsibilities

Support various launch vehicle, target vehicle, and business development programs

Design, develop, and implement flight software algorithms to support guidance, navigation, and control functions for the target or launch vehicle

Design, develop, and implement simulation software to test and verify mission requirements for the vehicle

Navigation functions include the statistical processing of measured data points and their substitution into algorithms simulating physical reality

Guidance functions include the formulation of specific equations to achieve a desired position, orientation or orbit in space

Control design and analyses processes consist of the development of the control laws and hardware and software requirements for launch vehicles and/or spacecraft

Utilize excellent communication skills to report program milestones, technical approaches, and findings to GNC as well as program management

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

C++MATLABSimulinkVehicle trajectory designGuidance algorithm designLinux operating systemCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Experience with vehicle trajectory design and customer provided requirements analysis in a flight software in simulation environment

Experience with C++, MATLAB, and Simulink

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Experience with vehicle trajectory design and customer provided requirements analysis in a flight software in simulation environment

Experience with C++, MATLAB, and Simulink

Preferred

Bachelor's in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Master's in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Familiarity with rocket motor propelled vehicle trajectory design and customer provided requirement analysis in a flight software in simulation environment

Experience with autopilot and guidance algorithm design and navigation and actuator subsystems

Experience with Simulink and the Linux operating system

Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher