Sentinel (GBSD) - Principal / Sr Principal GN&C Engineer (9568-1)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
**Description**
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.
Join Northrop Grumman 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 seeking a GN&C Engineer at either the **Principal Systems** or **Sr Principal Systems** level **.** . This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
**What You’ll Get To Do:**
The engineer in this role will continue to mature the Guidance System's ground and flight software algorithm design.
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to perform one or more of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) or Modeling and Simulation (M&S) tasks:
+ Develop and analyze GNC algorithms (guidance, navigation, autopilot)
+ Develop, verify, and validate complex 6 degree of freedom vehicle models
+ Model missile components such as inertial measurement units (IMU) and thrust vector control (TVC) systems
+ Demonstrate proficiency in C++ and MATLAB and Object-Oriented design
+ Perform pre-flight assessment and post-flight verification analyses
**Basic Qualifications:**
_T_ _his requisition may be filled at either the_ _Principal Systems_ _level (T03) or_ _Sr Principal Systems_ _level (T04)_ .
Principal Level: Bachelor of Science degree and 5 years of experience; or 3 years with master's degree. An additional 4 years of experience can be considered, in lieu of a degree
Senior Principal Level: Bachelor of Science degree and 8 years of experience; or 6 years with master's degree, or 4 years with Ph.D. An additional 4 years of experience can be considered, in lieu of a degree
**Required for both levels:**
+ Must be a US Citizen with an **active DoD Secret Clearance,** at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
+ Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
+ Demonstrated experience in the area of guidance, navigation, or control algorithm development and/or analysis for launch vehicles, missiles, spacecraft, and/or aircraft
+ Experience coding in a higher-level programming language (C, C++, MATLAB/Simulink, etc.)
+ Ability to work in a highly collaborative & dynamic team-based environment
**These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:**
+ M.S. or equivalent advanced degree in applicable technical discipline
+ 3+ years experience with a software version control system, such as Git
+ Experience working in an Agile team or even leading a scrum team
+ 5+ years experience with MATLAB/Simulink
+ 3+ years experience with Object-Oriented Programming
+ Proficiency in technical writing and documentation
+ Knowledge of estimation and control theory, such as Kalman filtering
+ Experience with linear stability analysis to determine control system stability margins
+ Experience modeling navigation sensors, such as IMU or GPS
+ STEM Degree
**Position Benefits**
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
+ Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
+ 401k
+ Educational Assistance
+ Life Insurance
+ Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
+ Paid Time Off
+ Health & Wellness Resources
+ Employee Discounts
https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
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Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00Salary Range 2: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00
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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.