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Engineer Guidance Navigation Control- (Active Secret Clearance Required) (AHT)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Northridge, CA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 05/06/2024
Job Categories: Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing, Computers, Software, Engineering, Government and Policy, Information Technology, Insurance, Military, Other / General, Sports and Recreation, Executive Management, Broadcasting/Communications, Research & Development, Writing/Authoring, Energy / Utilities
Job Description
Engineer Guidance Navigation Control- (Active Secret Clearance Required) (AHT)
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Want to solve complex problems at the "napkin sketch" level by creating cutting-edge, complex systems that need to operate in the harshest of conditions? Join Northrop Grumman's Advanced Weapons Team on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is looking for a motivated GNC Engineer to support the Advanced Weapons Team in Northridge, California . The selected candidate will support developing new and / or integrate existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models. You will work under the guidance of senior GNC engineers to recommend candidate designs, and to develop Concepts of Operation (CONOPs) and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) at the system, mission, and campaign levels.
This drives the development of clean-sheet requirements, refine existing program system requirements, and influence the pursuit of future technologies and capabilities. Our work influences the investment decisions of our senior leadership and customer program offices. Essential Functions include the following: Requirements analysis for guided missile concept design.
Perform air-to-ground and air-to-air missile trajectory design, optimization, and dispersion analysis for all phases of flight to meet mission requirements subject to mission and vehicle constraints. Which include the followings: Perform trade studies to improve weapon performance and reliability.
Develop and implement new GNC algorithms in prototype software to support mission unique capabilities.
Develop automation tools for mission design, analysis, test, and evaluation.
Interact with customers to execute current missions and develop future business. Basic Qualifications BS degree in Aerospace Engineering with 2+ years of relevant industry experience or 0 years' experience with MS degree.
Relevant industrial experience: Guided missile/projectile or UAV development: non-linear 6DOF modeling and simulation (see Specific Technical Skills below); flight tests support.
Guidance Navigation, Control, and Target State Estimation algorithm design, test, and evaluation (see Specific Technical Skills below).
Working knowledge of flight vehicle aerodynamics, solid rocket/ramjet propulsion, and design optimization. Current DoD Secret Clearance and be able to obtain Program Special Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Specific Technical Skills: Develop performance models of missile sub-systems (navigation sensors, targeting sensors, propulsion systems, control actuation systems) and threat models for non-linear 6DOF simulation.
Design Guidance algorithm: Guidance Law, Trajectory Optimization, Flight Vehicle Autonomy
Design Navigation algorithm: Initial Alignment, Strapdown Propagation, INS filter.
Design Flight Control algorithm: Trim Point Selection, LTI Trim and Maneuver Analysis, Non-linear Dynamic Analysis.
Design Target State Estimation algorithm: Angle Only Tracking, Maneuvering Target Tracking, Multi-Target Tracking, Multi-Sensor Data Fusion, Track File Manager.
Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink software tools and related toolboxes
Preferred Qualifications: Proposal development and writing.
Effective project management and leadership skills
Excellent communications skills, including the ability to present and brief technical data to all levels of leadership within the organization and U.S. Government
Experience with version control tools (Bitbucket, GitHub, or Gitlab, etc.)
Analysis of Survivability, Lethality, Vulnerability, Engagement at the mission level
Experience integrating plug-ins to AFSIM.
Relocation assistance, while not guaranteed, may be available. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site in Northridge, CA. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley. Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest. For more information, please click on this link below:
Northrop Grumman in Northridge-California - Northrop Grumman Salary Range: $87,200 - $130,800 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. Employees may be eligible for 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. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Contact Information Company Name: Northrop Grumman
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