RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a
GNC Engineer: Actuators (Level 3 or 4) to join our Flight Sciences group within Guidance, Navigation, Control and Software (GNCSW) Engineering in
Chandler, Arizona. In this full-time, on-site role, you will immediately contribute to actuation systems for launch vehicle and space development programs.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Due to the nature of this work, this role is 100% on-site.
Your Role and Impact:- Develop, maintain, and apply linear and nonlinear actuator system models in MATLAB, Simulink, C++, and Python
- Perform analysis and simulation of electromechanical and electro-hydraulic actuation systems
- Support design/analysis of actuator control systems, including PID control approaches
- Compare simulation results to actuator test data, identify discrepancies, and update models to improve correlation
- Support the development of actuator performance requirements and review actuator test data
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to support program objectives
- 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 - 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.
- Hands-on experience in actuator analysis, actuator modeling and simulation, controls analysis, or actuation systems engineering
- Experience with electromechanical and/or electro-hydraulic actuation systems
- Experience developing, maintaining, or correlating actuator models against test data
- Experience with control system analysis or design, including PID-based control approaches
- Experience with C++, MATLAB, Simulink, and Python
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
Basic Qualifications - 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.
- Hands-on experience in actuator analysis, actuator modeling and simulation, controls analysis, or actuation systems engineering
- Experience with electromechanical and/or electro-hydraulic actuation systems
- Experience developing, maintaining, or correlating actuator models against test data
- Experience with control system analysis or design, including PID-based control approaches
- Experience with C++, MATLAB, Simulink, and Python
- Ability to operate innovatively and independently with minimal direction
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience supporting production and fielded actuator system anomaly investigations
- Experience developing actuator performance requirements and supporting specification development
- Experience reviewing actuator test data and resolving model-to-test discrepancies
- Experience with Linux operating systems
- Strong technical writing and presentation skills
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher
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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
