Calling all Secret-Cleared GNC / MS&A Engineers (Chandler)
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- Design, develop, implement, verify, and test high-quality software and simulation toolchains
- Work on a 6 degree of freedom (6DoF) simulation to design and test missile flight code
- Work with 6DoF simulation models to evaluate system performance
- Experience with missile flight dynamics, autopilot and guidance design, and implementation into missile flight code
- Experience with various trajectory optimization software and tools
MS&A Focus Area Candidates with experience in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) are encouraged to apply. In addition to the core responsibilities, MS&A-focused engineers may:
- Develop, implement, and validate high-fidelity physical and statistical models for flight vehicles, interceptors, or spacecraft
- Design, maintain, and enhance simulation environments for complex missile and space system performance evaluation
- Conduct trade studies and scenario-based analysis to support engineering design and requirements verification
- Analyze large datasets from simulation outputs, perform root cause analysis, and communicate findings clearly to engineering teams and management
- Support Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) of simulation models; assist with configuration management of simulation tools and models
- Utilize modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, STK, C++, Python, or similar; experience with missile or launch vehicle simulation environments is a plus
- Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering, GNC, and Test teams to ensure alignment of simulation deliverables with broader program objectives
What Does Success Look Like? As a successful employee, you will:
- Be an active and integral member of your team
- Channel your enthusiasm to innovate
- Be part of a supportive team that develops and deploys technologies that matter to our national security
- Work with agility, flexibility, and collaboration to explore creative ideas, Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Chandler, Arizona Duration : Long Term Needs Secret Clearance Responsibilities: Supports requirements development, architeâŚ
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Requirements
- Bachelorâs degree with 1 year of professional experience (Level 1)
- Bachelorâs degree with 2 years of professional experience, or Masterâs degree with 1 year (Level 2)
- Bachelorâs degree with 5 years of professional experience, or Masterâs degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year (Level 3)
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Bachelorâs degree with 8 years of professional experience, or Masterâs degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years (Level 4)
- Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
- Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
- Directly related Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masterâs or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline
- Top Secret clearance
Benefits & conditions
Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information, please visit our . #AZSpace #SpaceGNCJobs #SpaceEngJobs This requisition is eligible for ERAP in accordance with the Space ERAP criteria - ). Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $184,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 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 candidateâs 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., + $79,300-118,900 per year, + $122,800-184,200 per year
About the company
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peopleâs 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 nationâs 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, theyâre making history. Do you want to work at an international company with endless opportunities for growth and advancement? Are you eager to join a trust-based, globally-connected team, where your contributions will define whatâs possible? We are looking for team members who want to solve interesting, complex problems that protect our nation. Your talents and passion are most important to us. If you donât know a language, program, or platform, we will teach you! Become a part of our enthusiastic team where we have fun working together and take pride in our contributions to the nationâs safety. We are recruiting for junior and mid-level engineers with backgrounds in Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineering and/or Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) to support our team in Chandler, AZ. Due to the nature of this work, this position will be 100% on-site.
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