GNC Engineer: Navigation Analysis and Simulation Level 3 or 4 (Chandler)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: None\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nExpand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman\u2019s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a GNC Engineer \u2013 Level 3 or Level 4 located in Chandler, AZ, you\u2019ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.\n\nIn this role, you will contribute to the success of vital defense systems that protect the nation by supporting cutting-edge development of upcoming long-range missile defense interceptors, targets, space launch, and strike vehicles.\n\nThis position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.\n\nYour Role and Impact:\n\n * Provide priority navigation technical contributions for multiple programs (missile\u2011defense targets, next\u2011generation interceptors, other missile and rocket projects)\n * Develop and analyze inertial, satellite\u2011based, and integrated navigation system solutions\n * Perform customer\u2011provided requirement analysis for navigation systems\n * Support flight\u2011software development and testing within simulation environments\n * Collaborate with the Navigation, Analysis and Simulation group to drive GNC engineering outcomes\n * Contribute to design reviews, trade studies, and technical documentation for GNC aspects\n * Ensure compliance with defense standards and schedule for long\u2011range missile\u2011defense interceptors, targets, space\u2011launch, and strike vehicles\n\n\n * Other duties as assigned\n\n\n\nIf this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!\n\nThis position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.\n\nThis position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.\n\nBasic Qualifications for Level 3:\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree with 5 years of professional experience \u2013 OR \u2013 Master\u2019s degree with 3 years of professional experience \u2013 OR \u2013 PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.\n * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance\n * Experience with Inertial, Satellite-Based, or Integrated Navigation Systems\n\n\n\nBasic Qualifications for Level 4:\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree with 8 years of professional experience \u2013 OR \u2013 Master\u2019s degree with 6 years of professional experience \u2013 OR \u2013 PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.\n * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance\n * Experience with Inertial, Satellite-Based, or Integrated Navigation System, IMU modeling, GPS sensor familiarity\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications: \n\n * Active DoD Secret Security Clearance, or higher\n * Experience in strategic navigation\n * Experience with the C++, MATLAB, Simulink, and Python programming languages\n * Experience with the Linux Operating System\n * Experience with relevant navigation sensors including IMUs, GPS receivers, and/or radar altimeters\n * Experience in testing, designing, and/or reviewing data from Kalman Filters\n * Experience in navigation algorithms design and/or review\n * Experience designing, testing, and/or reviewing data for navigation systems for launch vehicles\n * Experience in Modeling, Simulation, Analysis and Requirements Definition of Navigation Systems\n * Excellent communication skills\n\n\n\nCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:\n\nhttps://www.northropgrumman.com/space\n\nWorking 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 on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Total Rewards\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.\n\nNorthrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.\n