Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago
GSSC Sr Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control - 17441
Manhattan Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$142K/yr - $213K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Sr Principal Engineer in Guidance Navigation Control. The role involves maintaining and updating missile targeting software and simulations, working within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure software meets customer needs and operational requirements.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing iterative updates to the MMIII Operational Targeting Software (MOTP) and the Strategic Targeting Support Software (STSS)
Maintaining a high fidelity 6DOF missile simulation to qualify the MOTP and the STSS
Analyzing physics-based software code, software requirements and implementing code changes
Updating design documentation, unit-testing, and selling of the requirements through formal testing
Analyzing and prototyping software solutions for outstanding Operational Software Change Requests (OSCRs)
Assisting senior engineers to resolve anomalies in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
8 Years experience with Bachelors in relevant field of study; 6 Years with Masters, 4 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.)
5 years of experience leading Engineering teams with the ability to plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning
5 years of experience using languages such as C/C++, Matlab, and Python
5 years of experience with specification, design, implementation, integration, and maintenance of aerospace systems
5 years of with software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team setting
Preferred
Experience with orbital mechanics, launch vehicle dynamics, numerical methods
Experience with developing, analyzing, and maintaining 3DOF or 6DOF simulations and simulation architecture
Experience with FORTRAN programming
Experience in full software lifecycle: Requirements analysis, coding, testing, and sell off
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Kenneth Crews
Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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