Sentinel Advanced Programs Sr. Principal Guidance Navigation and Control (GN&C) Models and Simulation (M&S) Engineer (11351)

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Embark on a career generating and maturing innovative, trusted, and affordable advanced concepts and technologies that fulfill our nation's strategic deterrence needs allowing for the capture of, and low risk transition to, new development and upgrade programs. 

Northrop Grumman Space Sector Strategic Deterrent Systems Advanced Programs has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in the future of a national strength that has kept the world without global conflict for seven decades and counting.  With us, you’ll discover a culture of innovation, corporate and partner collaboration, and commitment to mission that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.  Our Strategic Deterrent Systems cross generations and keep our nation strong and world safe 24/7/365 in an evolving global environment.

Northrop Grumman Space Sector Strategic Deterrent Systems Division is seeking a Sr. Principal Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer. This position will be in Huntsville, AL or Roy, UT and will support the Advanced Programs organization. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do

You will work on a team of GN&C engineers to develop the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Models and Simulation (M&S). This is a hands-on technical position--a deep understanding GN&C) Models and Simulation (M&S) engineering is required.

Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and analyze GNC algorithms (Guidance, Navigation, Autopilot).
• Develop, verify, and validate complex 6 degree of freedom vehicle models.
• Model missile components such has inertial measurement units (IMU) and thrust vector control (TVC) systems.
• Use C++ and MATLAB and Object-Oriented design.
• Perform trajectory assessment and flight analyses.
• Gather and analyze the mission requirements to ensure mission objectives and constraints are met.
• Collaborate with a team of GN&C engineers in an Agile environment to meet critical milestones.
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development stages utilizing (M&S) tools systems for safety and mission critical analysis.
• Work with the GN&C Flight Software Team to automatically generate code from high-level specifications or models, ensuring consistency and reducing manual errors.

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage  
• 401k  
• Educational Assistance  
• Life Insurance  
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions   
• Paid Time Off   
• Health & Wellness Resources   
• Employee Discounts  

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.   

Job Qualifications

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• 9 Years with Bachelors in Science; in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline; 7 years with Masters; 4 years with a PhD.
• Demonstrated experience in guidance, navigation, or control algorithm development and/or analysis for launch vehicles, missiles, spacecraft, and/or aircraft.
• Demonstrated experience coding in a higher-level programming language (C, C++, MATLAB/Simulink, etc.).
• Experience with working in a fast pace, agile environment with the ability to work on cross-function Scrum team focused on quality and capability delivery.
• Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance.
• Experience in developing GNC algorithms (Guidance, Navigation, Autopilot).
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Active DoD Secret clearance granted or re-investigated within last 6 years.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• M.S. or equivalent advanced degree in applicable technical discipline.
• Experience with a software version control system, such as Git, GitLab, and/or Bitbucket.
• Experience working in an Agile team or even leading a scrum team.
• Extensive experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with Object-Oriented Programming.
• Proficiency in technical writing and documentation.
• Knowledge of estimation and control theory, such as Kalman filtering.
• Experience with linear stability analysis to determine control system stability margins.
• Experience modeling navigation sensors, such as IMU or GPS.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Experience in algorithmic application development, integration, and optimization.
• Experience with the Atlassian tool set, Agile Development, Model Based Engineering, and Software Development best practices.
• Experience with DO-178C Flight Critical Systems Safety programming.
• Experience with certification, airworthiness, testing, and qualification of flight and safety critical systems.
• Preferred a Candidate with an Active Top-Secret Clearance.

Salary Range: $114,900.00 - $172,300.00

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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.

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.