Staff GNC Engineer

About the role

This role is located on-site in Melbourne, FL. The Staff GNC Engineer will design, develop, implement, verify and test algorithms, software and simulation tools to perform guidance, navigation and control (GNC).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, verify and test algorithms, software and simulation tools to perform guidance, navigation and control (GNC).
• Develop control laws to meet air vehicle performance, flying qualities and stability margin requirements, both on ground and in flight.
• Develop air vehicle system linear and non-linear dynamic simulation models and integrate models into software and hardware-in-the-loop simulation environments.
• Analyze air vehicle flight test data and support flight test activities.
• You may be required to attend or present at internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 12 years of experience in the design and integration of equipment OR a Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 10 years of experience in the design and integration of equipment.
• Active In-Scope DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Active In-Scope DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Supplier Management Team (SMT) experience.
• Experience working with diverse technical teams and leading others.
• Knowledge of design, analysis and/or engineering tools development.
• Proficient with typical office toolsets such as Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have experience on a diverse team of GNC engineers on a development program.
• Must be proficient in Matlab, Simulink, and autocoding Simulink models.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have excellent communication, analysis and problem solving skills and be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Current active DoD Top Secret clearance (with background investigation completed within the last 5 years or under continuous evaluation).
• Knowledge of C/C++, Java, Python.
• Knowledgeable in the area of flight sciences, control law development, and control system analysis.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience writing/reviewing technical documents: CDRLS, SSOWs, SRDs, ICDs, SDRL reviews, etc.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex technical solutions, within cost and schedule constraints, across the various phases of the engineering lifecycle.

Skills

• Excellent communication, analysis and problem solving skills.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of design, analysis and/or engineering tools development.
• Proficient with typical office toolsets such as Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience on a diverse team of GNC engineers on a development program.
• Proficiency in Matlab, Simulink, and autocoding Simulink models.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

The primary level salary range is $152,900.00 - $229,300.00. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Schedule

The role requires travel of up to 10% of the time.