Consulting Engineer - Guidance Navigation & Control R10220138

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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’s Defense Systems sector is looking for a Consulting Engineer - Guidance Navigation & Control
. This position will be located in Roy, Utah or Manhattan Beach, CA
.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

The GNC Technical Execution Lead owns and drives the most critical GNC program issues for the Sentinel program. Reporting to the GNC Program Element Lead, the Tech Execution Lead will serve as the primary technical point of contact (POC) for the Naval Integrated X band Architecture Group (NIXAG) and will lead a team of 5 - 7 senior GNC engineers (T5 level and above).

The role combines deep technical expertise in guidance, navigation, and control hardware/software with strong leadership, stakeholder coordination, and issue resolution authority to keep the program on schedule, within performance budgets, and on a clear technical path forward.

• Own GNC issues, from issue identification through resolution and flight test acceleration.
• Lead root cause investigations, develop and execute detailed resolution plans, and ensure timely closure of open actions.
• Serve as the authority on GNC hardware, algorithms, trades, electronics, and software.
• Work daily with multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) inside GNC.
• Liaise with the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) to secure approvals for schedule acceleration and risk reduction actions.
• Primary technical POC for NIXAG (customer technical leadership interface)
• Provide technical insight, influence NIXAG decisions, and shape inputs to Flight Systems (e.g., JCCB packages, Alternate PIGA, trade studies, Measure of Capability (MOC)).
• Co chair design reviews; adjudicate CRMs with USG, coordinate RFAs and responses.
• Lead GNC level Material Review Boards (MRBs) and Failure Review Boards (FRBs).
• Determine and communicate the technical path forward for GNC issues, direct troubleshooting, and investigation effort.
• Deliver technical recommendations to IPT/Element/Segment leads that shape schedule, cost, and performance outcomes.
• Directly supervise a technical team of 5 - 7 senior GNC engineers (dotted line authority); mentor and develop technical talent.
• Ensure the team’s work products meet program quality standards and are delivered on schedule.
• Partner with IPTs early in the development cycle to anticipate and prevent critical GNC issues.
• Drive schedule acceleration and risk mitigation measures, securing cross organizational stakeholder approval.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with the GNC System Program Office (SPO) and the NIMS & GC program managers.
• Communicate complex technical status, risks, and decisions to senior leadership and customer representatives.
• Own all Measure of Capability (MOC) items and flight test acceleration activities linked to GNC.
• Coordinate test plan development, data collection, and analysis to validate GNC performance against Level 1 WSS requirements and Program KPPs.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

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