Northrop Grumman Australia · 7 hours ago
Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Hardware Engineer – Level 4
United States-Virginia-Dulles
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$142K/yr - $213K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in aerospace and defense technology, and they are seeking a Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Hardware Engineer – Level 4 to join their team in Dulles, VA. In this role, you will lead the procurement and testing of GNC hardware components, ensuring their successful integration into spacecraft systems.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leading the procurement of GNC component hardware (Coarse Sun Sensor Assemblies, Star Tracker Assemblies, GPS Receivers, Inertial Reference Units / Inertial Measurement Units, Reaction Wheel Assemblies, Magno-Torquer Bars, etc.) as the cognizant engineer (CogE)
Leading domestic and international supplier meetings for the procurement and testing of GNC component hardware
Provide general support, status tracking, and close action items for your assigned GNC component hardware for the entire lifecycle of the program and component
Perform trade studies for GNC component hardware for proposal efforts
Perform GNC component requirement reviews through compliance verification matrices with multiple different program subsystems (Mechanical, Propulsion, Electrical, Systems, etc.)
Design and procure GNC component hardware test equipment (EGSE / GSE)
Lead integration and testing of GNC hardware components with the spacecraft
Troubleshoot GNC Hardware anomalies using supplier Users Manuals and documentation
Apply engineering principles, industry standards, company process, and knowledge of vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, classical/modern control, and estimation theory to perform tasks to advanced program/project goals
Document designs, analysis, and test results and create presentation materials
Present designs, analysis, and test results to internal and external customers
Work well within small- to medium-sized groups
Qualification
Required
Requires an active/current U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret (TS) security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval AND Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) approval/access within a reasonable period of time
Level 4: (Sr Principal level)
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant GNC experience
May consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a completed degree
Master's degree with 6 years of relevant GNC experience
PhD with 4 years of relevant GNC experience
Familiarity with GNC space components: Coarse Sun Sensor Assemblies, Star Tracker Assemblies, GPS Receivers, Inertial Reference Units / Inertial Measurement Units, Reaction Wheel Assemblies, Magno-Torquer Bars, etc
Preferred
Current/Active TS with SCI [TS/SCI]
MS or PhD in engineering, physics, or math
Direct experience with GNC space components: Coarse Sun Sensor Assemblies, Star Tracker Assemblies, GPS Receivers, Inertial Reference Units / Inertial Measurement Units, Reaction Wheel Assemblies, Magno-Torquer Bars, etc
Experience with leading supplier meetings
Experience with procurement of GNC Components and associated Test equipment (EGSE / GSE)
Experience with requirements review via interfacing with multiple subsystems (Mechanical, Propulsion, etc.)
Experience with integration and testing of GNC components
Experience with on-orbit space vehicle operations, commanding, debugging, and use of flight telemetry to track performance metrics
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Experience with MATLAB, Python, C, and/or C++
Strong technical fundamentals in the areas of spacecraft attitude and orbit dynamics, navigation filtering and/or control systems design
Previous/current membership or leadership roles in professional groups, clubs, or extracurricular activities
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