Staff Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer...

• Lead a team of experienced GNC engineers in development of modern Control laws, unconventional control effectors, and advanced controls technology for future developments.

• Conduct in-depth non-linear 6DOF Simulation analysis (including stress testing, trade studies, mission analysis, etc)

• Perform in-depth analysis and develop presentations to program management.

• Serve as technical spokesman with program management, including preparation and presentation of technical briefings.

• Develop charts for design reviews at different stages in a development program, such as PDR, CDR, etc. May be called upon to support proposal preparation efforts and new project activities, including responsibility for project technical aspects, cost, schedule, and reviews.

This position requires 100% on-site work . No telework/hybrid work schedule is allowed. Anticipated travel is approximately 20% - 25%.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline with 12 years of relevant experience in engineering; OR a Master’s Degree in a related STEM discipline with 10 years of relevant engineering experience; OR a PhD in a related STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant engineering experience.

• Demonstrated experience in leading a diverse team of GNC engineers on a development program.

• Must be proficient in and have experience with Matlab, Simulink, and autocoding Simulink models.

• Must be proficient in Linear analysis (gain/phase margin determination, gain/filter determination, etc.)

• Active US Government Secret clearance

• Ability to obtain maintain Special Program Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or previously-held Special Program Access

• Experience with NGAS Common Products Core VMS GNC modelling

• Knowledge of C/C++, Java, Python

• Knowledgeable in the area of flight sciences, control law development, and control system analysis.

Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00

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 conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In 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.

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 Staff Guidance Navigation and Control (Lead) to join our GNC team of qualified diverse individuals. This position will be located in Rancho Bernardo, CA or El Segundo, CA.