Principal/Sr. Principal Engr Guidance Nav Ctrl

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Chandler
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

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.The Navigation and Control Engineering organization is hiring for a Principal/ Senior Principal Guidance Navigation Control Engineer professional at our Chandler, AZ location.Designs, develops, implements, verifies and tests algorithms and software and simulation tools to perform guidance, navigation and control of aircraft, spacecraft, submersibles, surface ships, missiles, launch vehicles and upper stages during powered and coast phases of launch, flight, earth orbit, interplanetary cruise and orbital insertion, as well as during staging events. Navigation functions include the statistical processing of measured data points and their substitution into algorithms simulating physical reality. Guidance functions include the formulation of specific equations to achieve a desired position, orientation or orbit in space. Control design and analyses processes consist of the development of the control laws and hardware and software requirements for aircraft, launch vehicles and/or spacecraft. Essential Functions: Leads the Zombie GNC team on design, test, and launch operations. Critical skills required include;Missile flight simulation utilizing internal C++ toolAutopilot tuning and designKnowledge of Matlab and Python and ability to utilize tools to subjectively evaluate simulation data in a nominal and monte carlo senseSignificant understanding of missile flight dynamicsThe lead will interface with project engineering and other disciplines to support the program goals while ensuring the technical purity of the GNC system.Lead is expected to mentor and develop talent assigned to the GNC effort.Support various launch vehicle, target vehicle, and business development programsDesign, develop, and implement flight software algorithms to support guidance, navigation, and control functions for the target or launch vehicleDesign, develop, and implement simulation software to test and verify mission requirements for the vehicleNavigation functions include the statistical processing of measured data points and their substitution into algorithms simulating physical realityGuidance functions include the formulation of specific equations to achieve a desired position, orientation or orbit in spaceControl design and analyses processes consist of the development of the control laws and hardware and software requirements for launch vehicles and/or spacecraftUtilize excellent communication skills to report program milestones, technical approaches, and findings to GNC as well as program management Basic Qualifications: This requisition may be filled at either a Principal level 3 or Senior Principal 4 Principal 3 Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years of experienceActive DoD Secret security clearance, or higherExperience with vehicle trajectory design and customer provided requirements analysis in a flight software in simulation environmentSenior Principal 4Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 7 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years of experienceActive DoD Secret security clearance, or higherExperience with vehicle trajectory design and customer provided requirements analysis in a flight software in simulation environment Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor or Master's in Aerospace, Mechanical, or ElectricalActive DoD Top secret security clearanceExperience with autopilot and guidance algorithm design and navigation and actuator subsystemsExperience with Python and the Linux operating system are preferredExperience with C++, MATLAB, and SimulinkSalary Range: $87,600 USD - $131,400 USD Salary Range 2: $108,600 USD - $163,000 USD Employees may be eligible for 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. The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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