Advanced Programs - Staff Systems Engineer (gn&c) - 18346

NORTHROP GRUMMAN

Huntsville, AL, US
Base: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hypersonic navigation algorithms
Strap-down inertial navigation systems
Gps and kalman filter integration
The Technical Lead for the GNC team will serve on one or more Advanced Program initiatives, directing the technical development of hypersonic navigation algorithms that provide precision navigation at high Mach numbers in both exo‑atmospheric and endo‑atmospheric flight

Job Summary

  • The Technical Lead for the GNC team will serve on one or more Advanced Program initiatives, directing the technical development of hypersonic navigation algorithms that provide precision navigation at high Mach numbers in both exo‑atmospheric and endo‑atmospheric flight.
  • Responsibilities include designing and implementing strap‑down inertial navigation systems integrated with GPS and Kalman‑filter techniques, enhancing existing navigation analysis tools with custom features for emerging missions, and conducting covariance analysis alongside circular‑error‑probable (CEP) accuracy assessments.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

The Technical Lead for the GNC team will serve on one or more Advanced Program initiatives, directing the technical development of hypersonic navigation algorithms that provide precision navigation at high Mach numbers in both exo‑atmospheric and endo‑atmospheric flight.

Salary

Base: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonuses; Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, 401k, Educational Assistance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions, Paid Time Off, Health & Wellness Resources, Employee Discounts

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hypersonic navigation algorithms
  • Strap-down inertial navigation systems
  • GPS and Kalman filter integration
  • 6 degree of freedom (6dof) simulations
  • C++ and MATLAB coding
  • Agile development environment

Nice-to-have

  • Intellectual curiosity and cognitive diversity
  • Pioneering and inventive spirit
  • Bold new ideas and courage
  • Making history and impacting lives

Key Requirements

  • 12 years of experience with a Bachelors degree
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • 6 years experience in guidance, navigation, or control algorithm development
  • 6 years experience coding in C, C++, MATLAB/Simulink
  • 4 years experience with full software lifecycle
  • 6 years experience developing GNC algorithms
  • 6 years experience with Agile Development with DoDAF standards

Work Rights

Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance

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