Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer – Level 2 TS Cleared (AHT)

Description

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires an active / current U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret (TS) security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval AND Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) approval/access within a reasonable period of time.
• Level 2:
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience – OR - Master’s degree with a minimum of 0 years of relevant engineering experience
• May consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a completed degree
• Experience developing software in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++
• Experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) subsystem design, analysis, and testing; can include Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS)
• Familiarity with GNC space components: Coarse Sun Sensor Assemblies, Star Tracker Assemblies, GPS Receivers, Inertial Reference Units / Inertial Measurement Units, Reaction Wheel Assemblies, Magno-Torquer Bars, etc.
• Active TS/SCI
• MS or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with version control tools such as SVN or Git
• Experience implementing spacecraft GNC algorithms on embedded systems
• Strong technical fundamentals in the areas of spacecraft attitude and orbit dynamics, navigation filtering and/or control systems design
• Experience with on-orbit space vehicle operations, commanding, debugging, and use of flight telemetry to track performance metrics
• Experience with performing spacecraft GNC design, analysis, Hardware (HW) and Integration & Test (I&T), or flight operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Previous/current membership or leadership roles in professional groups, clubs, or extracurricular activities are desired
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Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI
• MS or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Familiarity with GNC space components: Coarse Sun Sensor Assemblies, Star Tracker Assemblies, GPS Receivers, Inertial Reference Units / Inertial Measurement Units, Reaction Wheel Assemblies, Magno-Torquer Bars, etc.
• Experience with version control tools such as SVN or Git
• Experience implementing spacecraft GNC algorithms on embedded systems
• Strong technical fundamentals in the areas of spacecraft attitude and orbit dynamics, navigation filtering and/or control systems design
• Experience with on-orbit space vehicle operations, commanding, debugging, and use of flight telemetry to track performance metrics
• Experience with performing spacecraft GNC design, analysis, Hardware (HW) and Integration & Test (I&T), or flight operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Previous/current membership or leadership roles in professional groups, clubs, or extracurricular activities are desired
• If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
• Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:
• https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
• Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.
• Northrop Grumman Total Rewards
• #SpaceEngJobs #SpaceSoftwareJobs
• #SpaceGNCJobs
• #NoVASpace
• #SPEnhancedERAP

Responsibilities

• In this role you will:
• Leading the procurement of GNC component hardware (Coarse Sun Sensor Assemblies, Star Tracker Assemblies, GPS Receivers, Inertial Reference Units / Inertial Measurement Units, Reaction Wheel Assemblies, Magno-Torquer Bars, etc.) as the cognizant engineer (CogE).
• Leading domestic and international supplier meetings for the procurement and testing of GNC component hardware.
• Provide general support, status tracking, and close action items for your assigned GNC component hardware for the entire lifecycle of the program and component.
• Perform trade studies for GNC component hardware for proposal efforts.
• Perform GNC component requirement reviews through compliance verification matrices with multiple different program subsystems (Mechanical, Propulsion, Electrical, Systems, etc.).
• Design and procure GNC component hardware test equipment (EGSE / GSE).
• Lead integration and testing of GNC hardware components with spacecraft.
• Troubleshoot GNC Hardware anomalies using supplier Users Manuals and documentation.
• Communication is a key element of your role and all GNC engineers are expected 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 goals
• Document, design, analysis, and test results as well as creating presentation materials
• Present designs, analysis, and test results to internal and external customers
• Work well within small- to medium-sized groups
• This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
• This position is contingent upon the candidate verifying and/or obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.