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# Principal or Senior Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $213,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, SAP (Applications), Simulink
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=08acd54fee5b5ed6

## About the Role

* Basic qualifications for a Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with no experience.
 * Basic qualifications for a Senior Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 8 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 6 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with 3 years of experience.
 * Proficient in Matlab and Simulink
 * Knowledge of C/C++ and Python
 * Knowledge of flight sciences, control law development, or control system analysis.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
 * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs., * Excellent communication, analysis and problem-solving skills
 * Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
 * Clearance Level: Secret (S) or ability to obtain a Secret
 * Proficient in C/C++
 * UAVs: Some experience
 * Flight Test: Some experience