Northrop Grumman
Sr. Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control
Northrop Grumman, San Diego, California, United States, 92154
Requisition ID: R10172814
Category:
EngineeringLocation:
San Diego, California, United States of AmericaClearance Type:
SecretTelecommute:
Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this positionShift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available:
1At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
is seeking a candidate to support the
Vehicle Management System (VMS) Hardware Avionics
team as a member of the
Navigation team .
The VMS group is responsible for vehicle flight control and safety.
This position will be located in
San Diego, CA .This position has an emphasis on the Navigation subsystem, with the expectation that the candidate will grow as a member of the team and take on additional subsystem duties over time.
General duties for the candidate will include:
navigation subsystem lab testing, flight test support, anomaly resolution, and supplier management, among other duties.Members of the VMS team perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Members of the VMS team ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Members of the VMS team also perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control:Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)
At least 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in STEM, 6 years with Master's degree in STEM, or 3 years with a PhD and STEM.
SW Tools:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Visio), Matlab
General understanding of the GPS system and how it works
General understanding of inertial sensors and how they work
Preferred Qualifications:Degree type:
MS degree in STEM
Clearance Level:
TS or ability to obtain a TS
Flight Test experience:
Some experience
Supplier management:
Some experience
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
Requirements development:
Some experience
Requirements verification testing:
Some experience
Proficiency with test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, multi-meters):
Some experience
Salary Range:
$133,000 - $199,600
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Category:
EngineeringLocation:
San Diego, California, United States of AmericaClearance Type:
SecretTelecommute:
Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this positionShift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available:
1At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
is seeking a candidate to support the
Vehicle Management System (VMS) Hardware Avionics
team as a member of the
Navigation team .
The VMS group is responsible for vehicle flight control and safety.
This position will be located in
San Diego, CA .This position has an emphasis on the Navigation subsystem, with the expectation that the candidate will grow as a member of the team and take on additional subsystem duties over time.
General duties for the candidate will include:
navigation subsystem lab testing, flight test support, anomaly resolution, and supplier management, among other duties.Members of the VMS team perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Members of the VMS team ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Members of the VMS team also perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control:Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)
At least 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in STEM, 6 years with Master's degree in STEM, or 3 years with a PhD and STEM.
SW Tools:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Visio), Matlab
General understanding of the GPS system and how it works
General understanding of inertial sensors and how they work
Preferred Qualifications:Degree type:
MS degree in STEM
Clearance Level:
TS or ability to obtain a TS
Flight Test experience:
Some experience
Supplier management:
Some experience
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
Requirements development:
Some experience
Requirements verification testing:
Some experience
Proficiency with test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, multi-meters):
Some experience
Salary Range:
$133,000 - $199,600
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.