Guidance Navigation Control (gnc) Engineering Analyst – Level 3

Northrop Grumman

Dulles, VA, United States
Base: $114,000 - $171,000; bonus/equity: discretio...
100% onsite
Top secret security clearance
Matlab/simulink and c/c++ software development
Spacecraft gnc subsystem design and testing
At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems impacting lives globally and contribute to pioneering technological advancements in aerospace

Job Summary

  • At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems impacting lives globally and contribute to pioneering technological advancements in aerospace.
  • The Guidance Navigation Control Engineer role involves critical spacecraft subsystem design and testing for DoD, NASA, and commercial customers, focusing on innovative space-based autonomous rendezvous and docking.
  • The company offers a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to support employee success both at work and in life.

Matching Summary

At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems impacting lives globally and contribute to pioneering technological advancements in aerospace.

Salary

Base: $114,000 - $171,000; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and potential long term incentives; Benefits: Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays and PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Top Secret security clearance
  • MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ software development
  • Spacecraft GNC subsystem design and testing
  • Onsite work with 9/80 schedule
  • Guidance and control loop tuning
  • Simulation model development for spacecraft systems

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with version control tools
  • Embedded systems GNC algorithm implementation
  • On-orbit space vehicle operations and telemetry
  • Rendezvous and Proximity Operations expertise
  • Leadership roles in professional groups
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Key Requirements

  • Active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret clearance
  • Ability to obtain SAP and SCI approvals
  • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years experience or equivalent
  • Experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control subsystem design
  • Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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