Northrop Grumman · 21 hours ago
GNC Engineering Manager 2 (Space Systems) Chandler - R10220008
Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $172K/yr
3+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a GNC Engineering Manager Level 2 to join their Space Sector in Chandler, AZ. The role involves providing leadership and direction to the GNC team, overseeing critical projects, and contributing to the development and validation of GNC systems and algorithms.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
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
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
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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