Northrop Grumman

Sr. Staff Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer

Northrop Grumman$192K — $289K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in STEM or equivalent work experience (14 years); Master's (12 years); or PhD (10 years) in a relevant discipline.
  • Expertise with MATLAB, Simulink, and Autocoding for GNC model integration.
  • In-depth knowledge of flight sciences, control systems, and post-flight analysis.
  • Understanding of aerodynamics focusing on stability and control issues.
  • Proven leadership experience with a team of 5+ GNC engineers.
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
  • Ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) access.

Responsibilities

  • Lead GNC engineering teams to develop cost-effective solutions that meet technical and schedule milestones.
  • Assist in new business development through technical evaluations and proposal authoring.
  • Manage project baseline for new GNC efforts, including planning and earned value management.
  • Collaborate with Program Management on capture strategies and process improvements.
  • Oversee integration of GNC designs, ensuring they adhere to quality standards.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Eligible for overtime and shift differential pay.
  • Discretionary bonuses based on individual and company performance.
  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • Life and disability insurance included.
  • Paid holidays and PTO for personal ventures.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Staff Guidance Navigation and Control Lead to join our Advanced GNC team in Rancho Bernardo, CA or El Segundo, CA.

This lead will oversee advanced GNC and AV-GNC design efforts, directing two subordinate leads to deliver integrated research and development solutions. They will balance cost and technical trade-offs to meet program requirements and support key milestone reviews, including the PDR and CDR.

Essential Functions:
  • Leads multi-disciplinary teams of GNC engineers to develop and deliver solutions that meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
  • Supports Program Management in new business opportunities to include capture, SOW shaping, technology evaluations, authoring white papers, trade studies, process improvement, and bidding & proposals.
  • Manage the baseline of new GNC efforts to include labor & non-labor planning and earned value management.


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 14 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and Autocoding, and integration of GNC models in OFP
  • Must be knowledgeable in flight sciences, control law development, control system analysis, and post flight analysis
  • Must be knowledgeable in aerodynamics as it pertains to stability and control
  • Must have experience leading GNC teams with at least 5+ GNC engineers
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with NGAS Common Products Core VMS GNC modelling
  • Knowledge of C/C++, Java, Python
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
  • Experience in white paper development
  • Experience in advanced GNC design implementation
  • CAM experience


Primary Level Salary Range: $192,800.00 - $289,200.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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