Guidance Navigation Control Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer Level)

In this role, you will serve as a Mission Plan Analysis engineer to support the High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) programs. Your primary task will be flight plan mission analysis.
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Essential Functions include the following:

Flight plan mission analysis for the HALE program using 6 Degree Of Freedom (6DOF) simulation and various UAV route analysis tools

Work with mission planners to develop UAV routing

Technical spokesman for mission analysis with customers, including preparation and presentation of technical briefings

Multi-disciplinary knowledge to direct or mentor subordinate personnel on HALE mission profiles

Support proposal preparation efforts and new project activities, including responsibility for project technical aspects, cost, schedule, and reviews

Executing excellent communication, analysis and problem solving skills in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

This position can be filled at either the Engineer or Principal Engineer level.
Basic Qualifications at the Engineer Level:

Must have a Bachelors of Science in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field with at least 2 years of related military / professional experience OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field with at least some related academic experience


Basic Qualifications at the Principal Engineer Level:

Must have a Bachelors of Science in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field with at least 5 years of related military / professional experience OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field with at least 3 years of related military / professional experience, OR a Ph.D. and at least 1 year of related military / professional experience


Preferred Qualifications:

Flight test experience

Pilot experience

Knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft flight dynamics

Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher

Knowledge of GIS Software and GIS techniques

Knowledge of Relational Databases (such as MSSQL or MySQL)

Proficiency with MATLAB, C/C++, Java, Python

* Knowledge of flight sciences, control law development, and control system analysis

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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.Depending 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.The 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.Northrop 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.

Client-provided location(s): Grand Forks, ND

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10223182

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-19T19:50:59