Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer / Principal GNC Engi with Security Clearance

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: April 28, 2024

Job Description:

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 comeOur 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 moonWe 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 wayOur 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 impossibleOur employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
This position is currently contingent on program award and associated program award fundingStart dates are determined after funding confirmationNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for an Engineer or Principal Guidance Navigation Controls Engineer to support the Vehicle Engineering organization in Redondo Beach, CAThe selected candidate will support research and development of flight control algorithms for manned and unmanned air vehiclesThis is a dynamic and fun organization involved in deploying forward-leaning avionics, guidance, navigation, and control systems for developmental concepts for air vehicles, weapons, and many more platformsResponsibilities:--- Design, develop, implement, verify, and test algorithms, software, and simulation tools to perform guidance, navigation and control (GNC) of autonomous unmanned aircraft.
* Develop control laws to meet air vehicle performance, flying qualities and stability margin requirements, both on ground and in flight.
* Design inner/outer loop control laws, and associated logic and autonomy functions.
* Develop air vehicle system linear and non-linear dynamic simulation models and integrate models into software and hardware-in-the-loop simulation environments.
* Perform performance and flying qualities analysis.
* Support non-linear simulation and hardware-in-the-loop lab testing.
* Support flight test activities and analyze air vehicle flight test dataThis requisition may be filled at either an Engineer or Principal Engineer levelBasic Qualifications for Engineer Guidance and Navigation Controls:--- Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 2 years of experience OR Master's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 0 years of experience.
* Excellent communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
* Must have a current active in-scope DoD Secret security clearance or higher, with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
* Working knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft flight dynamics.
* Experience using linear control principles and tools to design feedback control systemsWorking knowledge of analyzing non-linear simulations of aircraft closed-loop dynamics.--- Working knowledge of autopilot functions.
* Working knowledge of inner loop control law performance requirements.
* Experience using MATLAB to create, process, analyze, and simulation aircraft data.
* Experience using Simulink to model dynamic systemsBasic Qualifications for Principal Engineer Guidance and Navigation Controls:--- Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 5 years of experience OR Master's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 3 years of experience OR PhD in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 0 years of experience.
* Excellent communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
* Must have a current active in-scope DoD Secret security clearance or higher, with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
* Working knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft flight dynamics.
* Experience using linear control principles and tools to design feedback control systems.
* Experience analyzing non-linear simulations of aircraft closed-loop dynamics.
* Working knowledge of autopilot functions.
* Working knowledge of outer loop control law performance requirements.
* Experience using MATLAB to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data.
* Experience using Simulink to model dynamic systemsPreferred Qualifications:--- Experience designing inner loop control laws.
* Experience with MATLAB/Simulink code generation.
* Experience designing autopilot functions.
* Familiar with logic, modes, and states for autonomous aircraft.
* Working knowledge of SAE-94910 performance requirements.
* C/C++ programming skills
* Python programming skillsSalary Range: $87,200 - $130,800
Salary Range 2: $107,300 - $160,900 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditionsEmployees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base payAnnual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company resultsEmployees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term IncentivesIn addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting dateHowever, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidatesNorthrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforceWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected classFor our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO U.SCitizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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