Northrop Grumman
Staff Guidance Navigation Control Engineer (TS) Space (Dulles)
Northrop Grumman, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Overview
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) engineer located in Dulles, Virginia or Space Park, CA. There is no option to telecommute for this position.
GNC designs, builds, and tests spacecraft subsystems for a mix of DoD, NASA, and commercial customers. We are a leader in space-based autonomous rendezvous and docking and rapid design/production of small satellites. We seek a highly talented Engineer to take responsibility for attitude control solutions that meet spacecraft requirements.
Responsibilities
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 and Collaboration
Apply engineering principles and industry standards to perform tasks toward advanced program goals
Document designs, analyses, and test results and create presentation materials
Present designs, analyses, and test results to internal and external customers
Work well within small- to medium-sized groups
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
BS Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Math with at least 12 years of professional experience (10 years with a Masters, or 8 years with a PhD). Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance at time of application
Preferred Qualifications
MS or PhD degree in engineering, physics, or math
Minimum overall GPA of 3.25
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
Prior work experience in related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and version control tools (SVN or Git)
Leadership or involvement in professional groups or extracurricular activities is desired
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through partnerships, including NASA’s Artemis program and the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). We are recognized as an industry leader in space components.
Benefits Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.
As a full-time employee, you are eligible for our 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 (e.g., 9/80 schedule)
For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with a recruiter to learn more.
Link: www.northropgrumman.com/benefits
Company and Compliance Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance. EEO and pay transparency information: www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) engineer located in Dulles, Virginia or Space Park, CA. There is no option to telecommute for this position.
GNC designs, builds, and tests spacecraft subsystems for a mix of DoD, NASA, and commercial customers. We are a leader in space-based autonomous rendezvous and docking and rapid design/production of small satellites. We seek a highly talented Engineer to take responsibility for attitude control solutions that meet spacecraft requirements.
Responsibilities
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 and Collaboration
Apply engineering principles and industry standards to perform tasks toward advanced program goals
Document designs, analyses, and test results and create presentation materials
Present designs, analyses, and test results to internal and external customers
Work well within small- to medium-sized groups
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
BS Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Math with at least 12 years of professional experience (10 years with a Masters, or 8 years with a PhD). Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance at time of application
Preferred Qualifications
MS or PhD degree in engineering, physics, or math
Minimum overall GPA of 3.25
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
Prior work experience in related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and version control tools (SVN or Git)
Leadership or involvement in professional groups or extracurricular activities is desired
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through partnerships, including NASA’s Artemis program and the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). We are recognized as an industry leader in space components.
Benefits Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.
As a full-time employee, you are eligible for our 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 (e.g., 9/80 schedule)
For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with a recruiter to learn more.
Link: www.northropgrumman.com/benefits
Company and Compliance Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance. EEO and pay transparency information: www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
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