Sr Staff Guidance Navigation Control Engineer (AHT)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is looking for Sr. Staff Guidance Navigation Control Engineer Level 6 to support Advance Weapons in Northridge, CA and will be 100% on-site. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment and shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation. Relocation may be available but is not guaranteed.
What you'll get to do:
Apply broad knowledge of vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, and classical/modern control theory and estimation theory to solve complex aerospace engineering problems. Contribute to development of new knowledge, concepts, products and innovative solutions. Interpret, organize, execute and coordinate technical assignments for aerospace engineering activities.
Collaborate in top-level requirements flow-down to
Navigation and/or Target Tracking subsystem requirements
Navigation sensors and/or Targeting sensors selection
Missile Guidance and Autopilot requirements
Control Actuator System (CAS) selection
Propulsion System selection
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Define navigation/target tracking and vehicle dynamics modeling requirements and simulation architecture
Plan, organize and execute navigation, target tracking, missile guidance & autopilot algorithm design, development and implementation
Participate and support navigation, target tracking, missile guidance & autopilot subsystem integration and test
Analyze test results of navigation, target tracking, missile guidance & autopilot subsystem from 6 degree-of-freedom (6 DOF) simulation, processor-in-the-loop (PIL) simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation, ground test, separation flight test, captive carry flight test and live fire launch
Verify navigation, target tracking, missile guidance & autopilot subsystem performance meets requirements
Attend and present at various design reviews and test readiness reviews
Basic Qualifications:
BS in engineering & 14 years of relevant experience; or master's in engineering & 12 years of relevant experience; or PhD in engineering & 10 years of relevant experience
Active DOD Secret Security Clearance
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the technical fields below:
Navigation - Own-Ship State Estimation, GPS aided Inertial Navigation System, Strap-down Navigation, Multi-Sensor Data Fusion, Navigation Sensors, Measure of Performance for Navigation
Tracking - Target State Estimation, Track File Manager, Multi-Target Tracking, Angle-Only Tracking, Geo-Locating, Multi-Sensor Data Fusion, Targeting Sensors, Measure of Performance for Target Tracking
Guidance - Basic/Expanded Guidance Law, Impact of targeting sensors to Guidance, Measure of Performance for Guidance
Control - Autopilot/Flight Control architecture, Aerodynamic database, CAS, Impact of Navigation sensors to Autopilot, Measure of Performance for Autopilot
Demonstrate capability in:
Modeling vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion and CAS in 6 DOF simulation with ECI/ECEF/Geodetic/NED coordinate frames
Collaborate in flight vehicle system development. Leverage multi-disciplinary design, optimization, and analysis processes, tools, and efforts.
Matlab, Simulink, C++
Author proposal papers
Understanding of Software development process and configuration management
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university
Strong with AGILE, MBSE, and / or system architecture frameworks
Effective project management skills and good communication techniques
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Excellent communications skills, including the ability to present and brief technical data to all levels of leadership within the organization and U.S. Government
Proficiency with RF Threat Modeling
* Proficiency in guided missile design
Primary Level Salary Range: $192,800.00 - $289,200.00The 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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Four-Day Work Week
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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