Principal / Sr. Principal Navigation Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Woodland Hills, CA, US
Base: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 (principyl); $142,...
Onsite
5+ years engineering experience with stem degree
Knowledge of signal selection acquisition and tracking
Experience with algorithm development for satellite tracking
The role involves designing and implementing model-based navigation software to enable real-world trajectory and environment simulation for national defense products

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and implementing model-based navigation software to enable real-world trajectory and environment simulation for national defense products.
  • Candidates will work in a collaborative team environment using Model-based Engineering and Agile practices to advance the state of the art in navigation technologies.
  • Northrop Grumman offers competitive compensation including base salary ranges from $114,000 to $213,400, along with health insurance, savings plans, and discretionary bonuses.

Matching Summary

The role involves designing and implementing model-based navigation software to enable real-world trajectory and environment simulation for national defense products.

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, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years engineering experience with STEM degree
  • Knowledge of signal selection acquisition and tracking
  • Experience with algorithm development for satellite tracking
  • Familiarity with integrated INS/GPS navigation systems
  • Exposure to Kalman filtering and estimation theory

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative team-oriented culture
  • Model-based Engineering and Agile practices
  • Military navigation modernization M-code processing
  • Multi-sensor synchronization and calibration skills
  • Noise modeling and covariance tuning expertise

Key Requirements

  • US Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM (Master's or PhD preferred)
  • 5-8 years of relevant engineering experience depending on level
  • Full-time onsite work in Woodland Hills, CA

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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