GNC Engineer (Principal / Sr Principal) - Modeling and Simulation

Requisition ID: R10178469
Category: Engineering
* Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
* Clearance Type: SAP
* Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
* Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
* Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
* Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
* Positions Available: 2
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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is hiring a Principal Guidance Navigation and Controls Engineer or Sr. Principal Engineer to join our Vehicle Engineering team of qualified, diverse individuals in Melbourne, Florida.

Responsibilities may include

Develop, integrate, test and document air vehicle simulation subsystem plant models
* Mature and integrate GNC modeling for high fidelity flight simulation environments and pilot training
Basic Qualifications

Principal Engineer: BS in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; OR MS in a STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant experience OR 1 year with PhD
* Sr. Principal: BS in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; OR MS in a STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant experience or 4 years with PhD
* Knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft subsystems
* Experience using MATLAB to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data.
* Experience using Simulink to model dynamic systems.
* Experience analyzing non-linear simulations data.
* Experience using configuration management tools.
* Familiarity with programming (C/C++, Python).
* Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio.
* Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance.
* Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Full-Motion Flight Simulators
* Familiarity or experience with 14 CFR Part 60
* Familiarity or experience with ARASQ
* Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering with controls concentration.
* Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Salary Range: $92,600 - $139,000
Salary Range 2: $114,900 - $172,300
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.