Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Staff Spacecraft GNC Engineer (TS/SCI) (Dulles – Onsite)
Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Requisition ID: R10186836
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. Category:
Engineering
Location:
Dulles, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Top Secret
Telecommute:
No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available:
2
Northrop Grumman's Space System is seeking a Staff Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) engineer in Dulles, Virginia. This position is onsite only. GNC is designing, building, and testing spacecraft subsystems for a mix of DoD, NASA, and commercial customers. We are seeking a highly talented and ambitious Engineer to take responsibility for the attitude control solutions that meet our spacecraft requirements. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, demonstrate exceptional technical expertise in the GN&C domain for space vehicles, have strong leadership skills, and the ability to balance complex technical challenges. Spacecraft GNC analysis engineers will work within the GNC subsystem team and are expected to: Design, analyze, and tune spacecraft attitude and position control loops using time and frequency domain techniques
Design, analyze, and tune sequential filters (e.g. Kalman filters) for attitude determination and relative navigation
Design, develop, test and verify flight algorithms for the GNC subsystem and support flight software qualification testing
Analyze and test the spacecraft GNC subsystem performance using simulations and other analytic tools
Perform analysis to support early design phase concept development including actuator sizing and placement, sensor selection and placement, and predicted performance assessments
Develop simulation models for sensors (e.g. star tracker, rate gyro, accelerometer, GPS, magnetometer, sun sensors), actuators (e.g. reaction wheel, torque bar, thruster, CMG), system dynamics (e.g. rigid body, multi-body, orbit mechanics, flexible models, propellant slosh), and the space environment (e.g. atmospheric, solar radiation pressure, third-body gravity, geopotential)
Communication is also a key element of your role and all GNC engineers are expected to: 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
Domain knowledge and experience with heritage programs take precedence
Basic Qualifications: BS Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Math with at least 14 Years of experience (or 12 Years with Masters or 9 Years with PhD). Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI access at time of application
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience as a GNC subsystem lead
MS or PhD degree in engineering, physics, or math
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ Experience in spacecraft GNC subsystem design, analysis, and testing
Experience implementing GNC algorithms on embedded systems
Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, version control tools such as SVN or Git
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: Medical
Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)
Salary Range:
$171,000 - $256,400 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. 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.
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Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below. Category:
Engineering
Location:
Dulles, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type:
Top Secret
Telecommute:
No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available:
2
Northrop Grumman's Space System is seeking a Staff Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) engineer in Dulles, Virginia. This position is onsite only. GNC is designing, building, and testing spacecraft subsystems for a mix of DoD, NASA, and commercial customers. We are seeking a highly talented and ambitious Engineer to take responsibility for the attitude control solutions that meet our spacecraft requirements. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, demonstrate exceptional technical expertise in the GN&C domain for space vehicles, have strong leadership skills, and the ability to balance complex technical challenges. Spacecraft GNC analysis engineers will work within the GNC subsystem team and are expected to: Design, analyze, and tune spacecraft attitude and position control loops using time and frequency domain techniques
Design, analyze, and tune sequential filters (e.g. Kalman filters) for attitude determination and relative navigation
Design, develop, test and verify flight algorithms for the GNC subsystem and support flight software qualification testing
Analyze and test the spacecraft GNC subsystem performance using simulations and other analytic tools
Perform analysis to support early design phase concept development including actuator sizing and placement, sensor selection and placement, and predicted performance assessments
Develop simulation models for sensors (e.g. star tracker, rate gyro, accelerometer, GPS, magnetometer, sun sensors), actuators (e.g. reaction wheel, torque bar, thruster, CMG), system dynamics (e.g. rigid body, multi-body, orbit mechanics, flexible models, propellant slosh), and the space environment (e.g. atmospheric, solar radiation pressure, third-body gravity, geopotential)
Communication is also a key element of your role and all GNC engineers are expected to: 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
Domain knowledge and experience with heritage programs take precedence
Basic Qualifications: BS Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Math with at least 14 Years of experience (or 12 Years with Masters or 9 Years with PhD). Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI access at time of application
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience as a GNC subsystem lead
MS or PhD degree in engineering, physics, or math
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ Experience in spacecraft GNC subsystem design, analysis, and testing
Experience implementing GNC algorithms on embedded systems
Current Top Secret/SCI Clearance preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, version control tools such as SVN or Git
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: Medical
Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)
Salary Range:
$171,000 - $256,400 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. 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.
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