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Northrop Grumman · 9 hours ago

Staff Guidance Navigation Control Engineer - Navigation Lead

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$177K/yr - $266K/yr

7+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Staff Guidance Navigation Control Engineer to lead the development of next-generation navigation technology. The role involves technical development, integration, and testing of Vehicle Management System components focused on Navigation.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Interfacing with strategic supplier partners and coordinating with adopting programs chief engineers and division chief architects to ensure technical requirements are properly incorporated into design solutions

Ensuring VMS lab infrastructure is developed and validated to support development efforts for critical sector programs and advanced design solutions

Leveraging your good understanding of the GPS system, the GPS Signal in Space characteristics, DGPS systems, inertial sensors, GPS/INS, tightly coupled Kalman filters, GPS receiver design

Qualification

GPS system knowledgeNavigation algorithmsMATLAB proficiencyC/C++ experiencePython experienceSimulink experienceFlight Sciences knowledgeSupplier managementRequirements developmentRequirements verification testingFlight Test experienceTest equipment proficiency

Required

Must have a Bachelors degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) field and at least 12 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field with at least 10 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Ph.D. and at least 7 years of relevant military / professional experience

Must be proficient with MATLAB

Must have experience with C/C++, Python, and / or Simulink

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs