GNC Engineer: Algorithms (GPI Program) Level 3 or 4 (Chandler)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the time Job Overview Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a GNC Engineer: Algorithms – Level 3 or Level 4, you will be based in Chandler, AZ and will support the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) Program within the Launch Vehicle business unit. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Responsibilities Design, develop, implement, verify, and test algorithms and simulation tools for guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) of aircraft, spacecraft, submersibles, surface ships, missiles, launch vehicles, and upper stages. Apply GNC solutions across all mission phases: powered flight, coast phases, launch, Earth orbit, interplanetary cruise, orbital insertion, and staging events. Perform navigation functions, including statistical processing of measured data points and integrating them into realistic simulation algorithms. Formulate guidance equations that achieve specific target positions, orientations, or orbital parameters. Design and analyze control systems, creating control laws and defining hardware and software requirements for aircraft, launch vehicles, and spacecraft. Conduct verification and testing to ensure algorithms and tools meet performance, reliability, and safety standards throughout the vehicle life‑cycle. Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications – Level 3 Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years – OR – PhD with 1 year. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of the degree. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance. Knowledge in designing, implementing, and testing seeker discrimination and tracking algorithms. Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing and Kalman Filtering. Proficiency in creating and maintaining analysis tools in C++, MATLAB, and Python. Proficiency in C++ development in a Linux environment. Proficiency in MATLAB and Python toolchains. Basic Qualifications – Level 4 Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years – OR – PhD with 4 years. Will consider an additional 4+ years in lieu of the degree. Requires an active U.S. Government Interim Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope. Knowledge in designing, implementing, and testing seeker discrimination and tracking algorithms. Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing and Kalman Filtering. Proficiency in creating and maintaining analysis tools in C++, MATLAB, and Python. Proficiency in C++ development in a Linux environment. Proficiency in MATLAB and Python toolchains. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Digital Signal Processing and Kalman Filtering. Experience developing requirements for seeker discrimination and tracking algorithms. Ability to integrate complex systems that facilitate continuous build, continuous integration, continuous test, and continuous deployment. Working knowledge of hardware/software analysis tools (debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, emulators, etc.). Experience with spacecraft or launch systems software development. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management. Experience with digital signal or video processing. Experience with Discrimination Algorithms. Experience with Embedded Programming. Experience with Statistical Analyses. Benefits Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Salary Range Primary Level: $98,400.00 – $147,600.00 Secondary Level: $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 scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. EEO Statement Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman