Sr. Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control - Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA 92101
About the Job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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), MatlabGeneral understanding of the GPS system and how it worksGeneral understanding of inertial sensors and how they workPreferred Qualifications:Degree type: MS degree in STEMClearance Level: TS or ability to obtain a TSFlight Test experience: Some experienceSupplier management: Some experienceGood understanding of the GPS system, the GPS Signal in Space characteristics, DGPS systems, inertial sensors, GPS/INS tightly coupled Kalman filters, GPS receiver designRequirements development: Some experienceRequirements verification testing: Some experienceProficiency with test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, multi-meters): Some experienceSalary Range: $133,000.00 - $199,600.00The 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
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), MatlabGeneral understanding of the GPS system and how it worksGeneral understanding of inertial sensors and how they workPreferred Qualifications:Degree type: MS degree in STEMClearance Level: TS or ability to obtain a TSFlight Test experience: Some experienceSupplier management: Some experienceGood understanding of the GPS system, the GPS Signal in Space characteristics, DGPS systems, inertial sensors, GPS/INS tightly coupled Kalman filters, GPS receiver designRequirements development: Some experienceRequirements verification testing: Some experienceProficiency with test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, multi-meters): Some experienceSalary Range: $133,000.00 - $199,600.00The 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
http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO
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is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.SummaryLocation: United States-California-San DiegoType: Full time U.S
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