GNC Engineer: Algorithms - Level 3 or ; Secret Space System; C Security Clearance

Position: GNC Engineer: Algorithms - Level 3 or 4 (Secret) Space System (C with Security Clearance
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.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a GNC Engineer - Level 3 or Level 4 your role at Chandler, AZ will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Ready to join forces with our visionary team? Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Algorithms Group, within the Seeker Algorithms team, is seeking motivated individuals to support the Glide Phase Interceptor Program within the Launch Vehicle business unit. In this role, you will contribute to the development and implementation of advanced algorithms in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, collaborating with a diverse team to drive innovation and deliver mission-critical solutions.

This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and tackle a variety of challenging assignments while fostering collaboration across all organizational levels. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. In this job, you will:
* Help lead a team in developing and implementing algorithms for advanced seeker, track, and discrimination capabilities.

* Develop the algorithmic set for the program.

* Optimize algorithms for use on embedded systems.

* Create a verification and validation approach to ensure accuracy and reliability.

* Generate simulation models for algorithm testing.

* Support the transfer and transition of algorithms to flight hardware.

* Collaborate in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations and diverse assignments.

* Contribute effectively in team settings across all levels.

* Other duties as assigned If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team! This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level
4. Basic Qualifications for 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.

* Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

* Knowledge in designing, implementing, and testing seeker discrimination and tracking algorithms.

* Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing and Kalman Filtering. Basic Qualifications for 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.

* Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

* Knowledge in designing, implementing, and testing seeker discrimination and tracking algorithms.

* Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing and Kalman Filtering.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Proficiency with Linux and Linux…