GNC Engineer: Navigation Analysis and Simulation – Level 3 or ; Chandler

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start:
No.

Clearance type:
None.

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams as a GNC Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 located in Chandler, AZ. This 100% onsite position is focused on supporting cutting‑edge development of long‑range missile defense interceptors, targets, space launch, and strike vehicles.

• Provide priority navigation technical contributions for multiple programs (missile‑defense targets, next‑generation interceptors, other missile and rocket projects)
• Develop and analyze inertial, satellite‑based, and integrated navigation system solutions
• Perform customer‑provided requirement analysis for navigation systems
• Support flight‑software development and testing within simulation environments
• Collaborate with the Navigation, Analysis and Simulation group to drive GNC engineering outcomes
• Contribute to design reviews, trade studies, and technical documentation for GNC aspects
• Ensure compliance with defense standards and schedule for long‑range missile‑defense interceptors, targets, space‑launch, and strike vehicles
• Other duties as assigned

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – or Master’s degree with 3 years – or PhD with 1 year. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Experience with Inertial, Satellite‑Based, or Integrated Navigation Systems

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – or Master’s degree with 6 years – or PhD with 4 years. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Experience with Inertial, Satellite‑Based, or Integrated Navigation System, IMU modeling, GPS sensor familiarity

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance, or higher
• Experience in strategic navigation
• Experience with the C++, MATLAB, Simulink, and Python programming languages
• Experience with the Linux Operating System
• Experience with relevant navigation sensors including IMUs, GPS receivers, and/or radar altimeters
• Experience in testing, designing, and/or reviewing data from Kalman Filters
• Experience in navigation algorithms design and/or review
• Experience designing, testing, and/or reviewing data for navigation systems for launch vehicles
• Experience in Modeling, Simulation, Analysis and Requirements Definition of Navigation Systems
• Excellent communication skills

Candidates must obtain final clearances and program access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $.

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.