RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Designs, develops, implements, verifies and tests algorithms and software and simulation tools to perform guidance, navigation and control of aircraft, spacecraft, submersibles, surface ships, missiles, launch vehicles and upper stages during powered and coast phases of launch, flight, earth orbit, interplanetary cruise and orbital insertion, as well as during staging events. Navigation functions include the statistical processing of measured data points and their substitution into algorithms simulating physical reality. Guidance functions include the formulation of specific equations to achieve a desired position, orientation or orbit in space. Control design and analyses processes consist of the development of the control laws and hardware and software requirements for aircraft, launch vehicles and/or spacecraft.

Spacecraft GNC Hardware Engineer Summary/Responsibilities:

Northrop Grumman's Innovation Systems is seeking a motivated and driven engineer 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.  NGIS 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. This job is for primarily onsite support. This job may also require some travel (<10%), as needed, primary job location will be in Dulles, VA.

A spacecraft GNC component engineer is expected will be required to:

Perform GNC component trade studies (including make/buy trades and supplier identification/research). These components may include but are not limited to star trackers, lidars, GPS receivers, sun sensors, reaction wheels, IR cameras, inertia reference units and space based visible camerasWork with the subcontracts/supply chain team as the technical lead to manage procurements, documentation, and design reviewsWork closely with multiple suppliers (domestic and international) to monitor procurement, manufacturing, and testingWork closely across multiple subsystems, and present to managers and customers relevant GNC component data and/or reports.  Communication is a critical element of your roleBe able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environmentLead the effort between the component supplier, program, and subsystems to close out component related test failures and issues as they occurTravel to and support launch site activitiesCreate and test component level scripts to verify the functionality of GNC components and work with team to integrate the components into the spacecraftBe flexible with shift work during different phases of the program

All GNC engineers will be required 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 goalsDocument designs, analysis, and test results and create presentation materialsPresent designs, analysis, reviews, and test results to internal and external customersWork well within small- to medium-sized groupsUtilize strong verbal and written communications skillsPossess strong interpersonal skillsLeverage strong project leadership skills

Experience working with the following components are strongly recommended:

GPS ReceiversReaction WheelsStar TrackersAnalog Sun SensorsInertial Measurement/Reference Units

Basic Qualifications

BS degree in aerospace, engineering, math, physics, or science with 2 years of experience on hardware related projects, or MS degree in aerospace, engineering, math, physics, or science with 0 years of experience. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility at time of applicationStrong understanding of electrical and mechanical systemsHardware experience.  This is not an analysis or software roleExperience solving technical problems

Preferred Qualification

Have work experience with the following components:

Aerospace experienceGPS ReceiversReaction WheelsStar TrackersAnalog Sun SensorsInertial Measurement/Reference Units

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 NASA’s 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)

For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.

Link: www.northropgrumman.com/benefits

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Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.