Northrop Grumman Australia · 1 day ago
GNC Engineering Manager 2 (Space Systems) Chandler
United States-Arizona-Chandler
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $172K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in aerospace and defense technology, and they are seeking a GNC Engineering Manager to lead projects in Launch Vehicles and Tactical Systems. The role involves a blend of management and technical contributions, overseeing critical projects and mentoring a team of engineers.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction to the GNC team, including mentoring and performance management
Develop project plans, track performance metrics, and ensure timely completion of milestones within budget
Contribute directly to the development and validation of GNC algorithms and systems, including simulations, flight software, and hardware-in-the-loop testing
Support mission planning, requirements development, and risk analysis for GNC functions
Oversee the design, development, and analysis of guidance laws, navigation filters, and control systems
Interface with stakeholders, including program leadership and GNC management, to communicate technical progress, challenges, and solutions
Develop advanced GNC systems, including Guidance and Autopilot Algorithms, Navigation Systems, Sensor and Tracking Systems, and Simulation of Vehicle Dynamics
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Expertise using simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink) and GNC modeling techniques
Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ or Python
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline
Proven experience managing technical teams, including schedule and resource planning
Seven (7) years of experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems, with demonstrated technical depth in algorithms, software, and/or hardware development
Knowledge of missile, launch vehicle, or tactical GNC systems
Experience with software validation, flight testing, or mission-critical system design
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase