GNC Engineer: Actuators - Level 3/4 (Chandler)

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.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a GNC Engineer: Actuators (Level 3 or 4) to join our Flight Sciences group within Guidance, Navigation, Control and Software (GNCSW) Engineering in Chandler, Arizona. In this full-time, on-site role, you will immediately contribute to actuation systems for launch vehicle and space development programs. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Due to the nature of this work, this role is 100% on-site and requires 10% travel.

Relocation assistance may be available. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and apply linear and nonlinear actuator system models in MATLAB, Simulink, C++, and Python
• Perform analysis and simulation of electromechanical and electro-hydraulic actuation systems
• Support design/analysis of actuator control systems, including PID control approaches
• Compare simulation results to actuator test data, identify discrepancies, and update models to improve correlation
• Support the development of actuator performance requirements and review actuator test data
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to support program objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Basic Qualifications – Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Hands-on experience in actuator analysis, actuator modeling and simulation, controls analysis, or actuation systems engineering
• Experience with electromechanical and/or electro-hydraulic actuation systems
• Experience developing, maintaining, or correlating actuator models against test data
• Experience with control system analysis or design, including PID-based control approaches
• Experience with C++, MATLAB, Simulink, and Python
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Basic Qualifications – Level 4

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Hands-on experience in actuator analysis, actuator modeling and simulation, controls analysis, or actuation systems engineering
• Experience with electromechanical and/or electro-hydraulic actuation systems
• Experience developing, maintaining, or correlating actuator models against test data
• Experience with control system analysis or design, including PID-based control approaches
• Experience with C++, MATLAB, Simulink, and Python
• Ability to operate innovatively and independently with minimal direction
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting production and fielded actuator system anomaly investigations
• Experience developing actuator performance requirements and supporting specification development
• Experience reviewing actuator test data and resolving model-to-test discrepancies
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life, including:

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and company results
• Overtime and shift differential pay (for eligible positions)
• Discretionary bonus in addition to base pay (for eligible positions)
• Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions

Pay

• Level 3 Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00
• Level 4 Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

Base salary offers consider the scope and responsibilities of the position, as well as the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Schedule

• 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off
• 100% on-site