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# Sr. Staff Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $192,800.0 - $289,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, SAP (Applications), Simulink
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.beyondsandiego.com/job.asp?id=3467071769&tx=FK8986FFR&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 14 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience.
 * Demonstrated experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and Autocoding, and integration of GNC models in OFP
 * Must be knowledgeable in flight sciences, control law development, control system analysis, and post flight analysis
 * Must be knowledgeable in aerodynamics as it pertains to stability and control
 * Must have experience leading GNC teams with at least 5+ GNC engineers
 * Active DoD Secret Clearance
 * Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access, * Experience with NGAS Common Products Core VMS GNC modelling
 * Knowledge of C/C++, Java, Python
 * Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
 * Experience in white paper development
 * Experience in advanced GNC design implementation
 * CAM experience

## Description

This lead will oversee advanced GNC and AV-GNC design efforts, directing two subordinate leads to deliver integrated research and development solutions. They will balance cost and technical trade-offs to meet program requirements and support key milestone reviews, including the PDR and CDR., * Leads multi-disciplinary teams of GNC engineers to develop and deliver solutions that meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

 * Supports Program Management in new business opportunities to include capture, SOW shaping, technology evaluations, authoring white papers, trade studies, process improvement, and bidding & proposals.
 * Manage the baseline of new GNC efforts to include labor & non-labor planning and earned value management.