GNC Engineer: Nav Modeling Analysis and Simulation – Level 3/4 (Chandler)
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman,
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a GNC Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 located in Chandler, AZ, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
In this role, you will contribute to the success of vital defense systems that protect the nation by supporting cutting-edge development of upcoming long-range missile defense interceptors, targets, space launch, and strike vehicles.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Your Role and Impact:
- Develop and assess navigation models and simulations for advanced weapons, tactical strike, and missile defense interceptor applications
- Support analysis of inertial, GPS/GNSS, and integrated navigation systems
- Evaluate navigation performance across diverse mission environments, including low-altitude flight, high-speed and high-dynamic engagements, glide phase intercept scenarios, space and exo-atmospheric missions, and degraded or denied GPS conditions
- Evaluate sensor performance, including IMUs, GPS receivers, radar altimeters, and other aiding sources as applicable
- Support Kalman filter analysis, navigation algorithm evaluation, and performance studies
- Translate program and customer requirements into navigation performance assessments and verification approaches
- Support integration with flight software and simulation environments
- Communicate technical results to engineering teams, leadership, and customers
- Other duties as assigned
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.
This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.
Requirements
~1 min readBachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Experience with Inertial, Satellite-Based, or Integrated Navigation Systems
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Experience with Inertial, Satellite-Based, or Integrated Navigation System, IMU modeling, GPS sensor familiarity
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher
- Experience with C++, MATLAB, Simulink, and Python
- Experience with Linux
- Experience with IMUs, GPS receivers, radar altimeters, and related navigation sensors
- Experience with Kalman filters, navigation algorithms, and simulation-based performance analysis
- Experience supporting advanced weapons, tactical strike systems, interceptor programs, missile defense applications, or space-based flight systems
- Experience with navigation in high-dynamic, exo-atmospheric, or GPS-contested environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Location & Eligibility
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- October 6, 2026
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