Principal / Senior Principal Engineer - Guidance Navigation Controls
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Lawndale
Posted on: October 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10164077 Category: Engineering Location:
Redondo Beach, California, United States of America Clearance Type:
Secret Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes,
10% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be
available Positions Available: 1 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics
Systems is looking for a Principal or Senior Principal Engineer
Guidance Navigation Controls to support the Vehicle Engineering
organization in Redondo Beach, CA . The selected candidate will
support research and development of flight control algorithms for
manned and unmanned air vehicles. This is a dynamic and fun
organization involved in deploying forward-leaning avionics,
guidance, navigation, and control systems for developmental
concepts for air vehicles, weapons, and many more platforms. This
requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on the
qualifications listed below. This requisition may be filled at
either a level 3 or a level 4. Responsibilities : Design, develop,
implement, verify, and test algorithms, software, and simulation
tools to perform guidance, navigation and control (GNC) of
autonomous unmanned aircraft. Develop control laws to meet air
vehicle performance, flying qualities and stability margin
requirements, both on ground and in flight. Design outer loop
control laws, and associated logic and autonomy functions. Develop
air vehicle system linear and non-linear dynamic simulation models
and integrate models into software and hardware-in-the-loop
simulation environments. Perform performance and flying qualities
analysis. Support non-linear simulation and hardware-in-the-loop
lab testing. Support flight test activities and analyze air vehicle
flight test data. Basic Qualifications: Principal Guidance,
Navigation and Controls Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Science,
Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a
minimum of 5 years of experience OR Master---s degree in a STEM
discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 3 years
of experience OR PhD in a STEM discipline from an accredited
university with a minimum of 0 years of experience. Senior
Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation and Controls: Bachelor's
degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
discipline with a minimum of 9 years of experience OR Master---s
degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 7 years of experience
OR PhD in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 4 years of
experience. Excellent communication, analysis, and problem-solving
skills. A current active in-scope DoD Secret security clearance or
higher, with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
Working knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft flight dynamics.
Experience using linear control principles and tools to design
feedback control systems. Experience analyzing non-linear
simulations of aircraft closed-loop dynamics. Working knowledge of
autopilot functions. Working knowledge of outer loop control law
performance requirements. Experience using MATLAB to create,
process, analyze, and visually represent data. Experience using
Simulink to model dynamic systems. Experience designing autopilot
functions. Experience with logic, modes, and states for autonomous
aircraft. Familiarity with C/C++ programming. Familiarity with
Python programming. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with
crewed/uncrewed teaming algorithms such as performing a Combat Air
Patrol (CAP), formation flight, Hold patterns. Experience with
NURBS curve generation. Familiar with in-flight routing behaviors
for Sense and Avoid, and 4D keep out/keep in zones Familiar with
autonomy algorithms (Autonomous Taxi/ Take Off And Landing, etc.)
for driving control laws. Salary Range: $107,300 - $160,900 Salary
Range 2: $133,000 - $199,600 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all
positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted
positions.
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