Navigation Engineer (principal Or Senior Principal Level)

Northrop Grumman

Rancho Bernardo, CA, US
Base: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 (principyl); $142,...
Not specified
Bachelor's in stem with 5+ years experience
Master's in stem with 3+ years experience
Phd degree with no experience requirement
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Navigation Engineer for their RQ-4 Global Hawk Program in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The role focuses on navigation subsystem testing and support, requiring a strong background in RF performance, GPS systems, and related engineering disciplines

Job Summary

  • The position supports the Navigation subsystem with a specific emphasis on Radio Frequency performance for the RQ-4 Global Hawk Program.
  • Candidates will perform technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, and detailed trade studies to translate customer requirements into hardware specifications.
  • Northrop Grumman offers competitive base salaries ranging from $114,000 to $213,400 depending on level, along with health insurance, savings plans, and discretionary bonuses.

Matching Summary

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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Navigation Engineer for their RQ-4 Global Hawk Program in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The role focuses on navigation subsystem testing and support, requiring a strong background in RF performance, GPS systems, and related engineering disciplines.

Salary

Base: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 (Principal); $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 (Sr Principal); Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and annual bonuses available; Benefits: Health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, PTO, and company paid holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's in STEM with 5+ years experience
  • Master's in STEM with 3+ years experience
  • PhD Degree with no experience requirement
  • Working knowledge of Radio Frequency devices
  • General understanding of GPS and inertial sensors

Nice-to-have

  • Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain
  • Flight test experience in navigation systems
  • Supplier management experience
  • Requirements development and verification testing
  • Knowledge of passive and active components

Key Requirements

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance required
  • US Citizenship required for government clearance
  • STEM degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) with specific experience years

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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