Principal Spacecraft GNC Hardware Engineer (Space Systems) Dulles

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CLEARANCE TYPE : None

TRAVEL : No

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's Tactical Space Systems is seeking a motivated and driven candidate that will fill the position of Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) cognizant engineer , this is a hardware position, and focuses on the procurement, integration, and testing of GNC flight hardware components. TSSD GNC is procuring, designing, building, integrating, and testing spacecraft components for a mix of DoD, NASA, and commercial customers. We are leaders in innovative solutions to the rapidly growing / evolving fields of space based autonomous rendezvous and docking and rapid design / production of small satellites. We are seeking a highly talented and ambitious hardware Engineer to procure, integrate and test GNC components to ensure that they will meet our spacecraft requirements. The hardware engineer will work within the GNC subsystem team and under the supervision of the GNC subsystem lead.

A spacecraft GNC component engineer is expected to :

Conduct GNC component trade studies and make / buy evaluations, covering components like star trackers, lidars, GPS receivers, sun sensors, reaction wheels, cameras, and inertia reference units.

Serve as technical lead in procurement, documentation, and design reviews, working closely with subcontracts / supply chain teams and multiple (domestic / international) suppliers throughout procurement, manufacturing, and testing processes.

Collaborate cross-functionally to present GNC component data / reports to managers and customers and lead efforts to resolve component-related test failures and issues.

Create and test component-level scripts, support integration into the spacecraft, and verify hardware / software interfaces, including Flight Software (FSW) and command / database integration.

Perform and validate Safe-to-Mate procedures, open / closed loop testing, and automated / manual test sequences using MAESTRO scripts.

Participate in mission operations, including setup, real-time monitoring, and post-mission analysis; support launch site activities and operator training in the RPOD Lab.

Engage in cradle-to-grave engineering for sensors (Visible, IR, LIDAR EDUs), prototype testing, and I&T GSE construction / integration.

Maintain and operate the Intrinsic Extrinsic Camera Characterization (IECC) Test Bed, verifying vendor-provided camera parameters and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Document test results, procedures, and lessons learned to enhance lab processes continually; be flexible with shift work during different program phases and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

All GNC engineers are expected to :

Apply engineering principles, industry standards, company process, and knowledge of vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, classical / modern control, and estimation theory to perform tasks to advanced program / project goals

Document designs, analysis, and test results and create presentation materials

Present designs, analysis, reviews, and test results to internal and external customers

Work well within small- to medium-sized groups

Experience working with the following components is strongly recommended :

GPS Receivers

Reaction Wheels

Star Trackers

Analog Sun Sensors

Inertial Measurement / Reference Units

LIDARs

IR Cameras

Visible Cameras

Basic Qualifications :

BS degree in aerospace, engineering, math, physics, or science with 5 years of experience on hardware related projects, or (Masters Degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year [outside of internships / graduate research / etc.]). Experience can be considered in lieu of degree

Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Strong project leadership skills

US Citizenship with ability to obtain a clearance at time of application

Preferred Qualifications :

MS or PhD degree in engineering, physics, or math

Proficiency in MATLAB / Simulink, C / C++ or Python

Experience in spacecraft GNC subsystem design, analysis, and testing

Current TS / SCI Clearance preferred

The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASAs Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

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

Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9 / 80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)

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Salary Range : $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

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 . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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