Engineer Guidance Navigation Control (Modeling and Simulation)

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for an experienced Principal Engineer \ Engineer for Modeling and Simulation in Guidance Navigation Controls to support the Glide Phase Interceptor Program within the Launch Vehicles business unit in Chandler, Arizona .

The Principal \ GNC Engineer will design, develop, implement, verify, and test Image Processing algorithm models, software, and simulation tools on a team developing and implementing algorithms for advanced seeker, track, and discrimination. The team is responsible for modeling the algorithmic set and the disturbances that will affect algorithm performance, helping verify and validate the models, implementing simulation models for algorithm testing, and working closely with the team creating those algorithms on fight hardware. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with significantly diverse assignments and collaborative / team settings across all levels.

This position may be offered at the GNC Engineer Level 2 or at the Principal GNC Engineer Level 3.

Responsibilities :

• Design and test image processing models for missile systems
• Work with large high performance computing system to run Monte-Carlo analysis
• Debug and analyze GPU optimizations to run high fidelity scene generator tools

If offered at the GNC Engr Level 2 requires :

If offered at the Principal GNC Engr Level 3 requires :

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Salary Range : $77,200.00 - $115,800.00Salary Range 2 : $0.00 - $0.00

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.