PROLIM is seeking experienced Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer 3 professionals to support Northrop Grumman's Space Sector team in Chandler, Arizona.(100% Onsite)
Job Description
- Job ID: 2247
- Location: 1575 S. Price Road, Chandler, AZ 85286
- Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
- Pay Rate: $80-$95/hr on W2.
- Employment Type: Contract
- Experience: 3-8 Years
- Open Positions: 2
- Work Schedule: 9/80A (Every other Friday off)
- U.S. Citizenship: Required
- Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance Required
Job Over-view
PROLIM is seeking experienced Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer 3 professionals to support Northrop Grumman's Space Sector team in Chandler, Arizona.
The selected candidates will contribute to the development, modelling, simulation, integration, and validation of advanced Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems for missile, launch vehicle, and aerospace applications.
This role focuses on seeker modelling, target tracking, advanced GNC algorithms, and precision intercept performance. Candidates will work with cross-functional engineering teams on mission-critical aerospace and defence programs.
This is a 100% onsite position and does not offer remote or telecommute options.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, implementation, verification, and testing of flight and simulation software.
- Develop, maintain, and validate Six-Degree-of-Freedom (6-DOF) simulations.
- Design and analyse advanced guidance, navigation, and control algorithms.
- Develop seeker models, target tracking algorithms, and state estimation techniques.
- Apply Kalman Filters, Extended Kalman Filters (EKF), and other nonlinear filtering methods.
- Perform trajectory optimization, performance analysis, and engineering trade studies.
- Integrate hardware and software components and evaluate system performance.
- Optimize flight and simulation software for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Present technical findings, risks, and recommendations to program leadership.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience, OR PhD with 0 years of experience.
- Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
- Demonstrated experience with Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) concepts, algorithms, or analysis.
- Experience supporting aerospace, missile, spacecraft, or autonomous systems.
- Proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar technical software tools.
- Experience developing software in a Linux environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience with seeker systems, target tracking, and missile guidance algorithms.
- Strong understanding of control systems theory, guidance laws, and flight software.
- Experience with Kalman Filters, Extended Kalman Filters (EKF), and state estimation.
- Experience with 6-DOF simulations and rigid body dynamics.
- Knowledge of seeker measurements, line-of-sight (LOS) rate estimation, and target dynamics.
- Experience with multi-target tracking, data association, and track initiation/maintenance.
- Familiarity with PID, LQR, and advanced control techniques.
- Experience using Atlassian JIRA, version control, and continuous integration tools.
- Ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineering professionals.
Required Technical Skills
- C++
- Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC)
- MATLAB / Simulink
- Linux
- Additional Preferred Skills: 6-DOF, EKF, Kalman Filters, Seeker Systems, Hypersonic, Target Tracking, State Estimation, LQR, PID Control, and Rigid Body Dynamics.
Why Join PROLIM?
- Opportunity to support Northrop Grumman's advanced aerospace and defence programs.
- Work on mission-critical missile and launch vehicle technologies.
- Competitive compensation of $80-$95/hr on W2.
- 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
- Collaborate with experienced engineering professionals on advanced GNC technologies.
Apply Today!
- If you have strong experience in GNC algorithms, C++, MATLAB, seeker modelling, and aerospace or missile systems, we encourage you to apply.
- Please note U.S. Citizenship and an existing active DoD Secret Security Clearance are mandatory for this position. This role requires 100% onsite work in
Chandler, AZ.
About PROLIM Corporation
PROLIM is a leading provider of end-to-end IT, PLM and Engineering Services and Solutions for Global 1000 companies. They understand business as much as technology, and help their customers improve their profitability and efficiency by providing high value technology consulting, staffing, and project management outsourcing services.
Their IT and PLM consulting offerings include; Advisory, PLM Software/Services, Program Management, Solution Architecture Training/Staffing, Cloud Solutions, Servers/Networking, Infrastructure, ERP Practices and QA Services. Engineering services include Data Translation, CAD/CAM/CAE, Process & Product Engineering, Prototyping, and Testing/Validation within a wide range of markets and industries.