1775-Engineer Guidance Navigation Control 2 @ Chandler Arizona

www.govt.prolim.com Is hiring for federal client Northrup Grumman ENGINEER GUIDANCE, NAVIGATION & CONTROL 2

Interested candidate can share resume at alec.dsouza@prolim.com or call Senior Recruiter Alec at 214-764-6882

JOB DESCRIPTION - ENGINEER GUIDANCE, NAVIGATION & CONTROL 2

Job ID: 1775

Job Title: Engineer Guidance Navigation Control 2

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Chandler, Arizona

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Schedule: 9/80 - Every Other Friday Off

Openings: 2

POSITION SUMMARY

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a GNC Engineer - Level 2 to support the development and evaluation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for advanced aerospace applications, including aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and launch vehicles.

The engineer will apply mathematical models, control theory, and algorithm development to support precision navigation and control performance. The role involves analyzing system behavior, developing technical solutions, and integrating hardware and software to support system reliability and mission success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, implement, verify, and test software and simulation toolchains.
• Work with 6 Degree of Freedom (6DOF) simulations to design and test flight code.
• Optimize flight software and simulation software.
• Work with trajectory optimization software and tools.
• Develop and evaluate guidance, navigation, and control algorithms.
• Apply mathematical models and control theories to aerospace systems.
• Analyze system behavior and develop solutions to technical challenges.
• Integrate hardware and software components.
• Support verification and testing activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams in a mission-focused environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of professional experience, OR Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience.

• Existing U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

• Exposure to:

• C++

• Python

• Linux development environment

• Must obtain final clearance and required program access within the timeframe determined by Northrop Grumman.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline.

• Experience with control systems theory.

• Experience with guidance law design.

• Competence in:

• C++

• Python

• Linux

• Jira

• Experience with 6DOF simulation.

• Experience with state estimation and related GNC concepts.

• Experience with trajectory optimization.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have

• C++
• Linux
• MATLAB
• Python

Nice to Have

• 6DOF
• Aerodynamic Modeling
• Agile
• Extended Kalman Filter (EKF)
• Guidance Systems
• JIRA
• LQR
• Monte Carlo Analysis
• PID
• Rigid Body Dynamics
• State Estimation

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate is a GNC, controls, aerospace, or software engineer with experience developing and testing simulation or flight software in a Linux environment. Strong candidates should demonstrate proficiency in C++, Python, MATLAB, and preferably have experience with 6DOF simulations, control systems, guidance algorithms, state estimation, or aerospace modeling.

Critical screening item: An existing Secret or Top Secret U.S. Government clearance is required for this position.