GSSC Sr Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control - 17441

Sr Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Sr Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control to join our team in Manhattan Beach, CA. The Minuteman III (MMIII) ICBM Operational Software Support Program (IOSSP) Targeting team is responsible for providing iterative updates to the MMIII Operational Targeting Software (MOTP) and the Strategic Targeting Support Software (STSS). These software updates are critical to maintaining the readiness of the 450 MMIII missiles. The MOTP is a highly scientific 3DOF missile targeting program that provides information to the on-board flight computer to enable it to direct the delivery of a re-entry vehicle to the intended target. The targeting process requires a complete mathematical model of the missile system and environment (propulsion, aerodynamics, dynamics, mass properties, reentry vehicle, climatology, geodesy and gravity). The MOTP computes mission dependent constants (guidance, steering, control, fuzzing), which are used by the MMIII missile's operational Ground and Flight Programs and re-entry vehicle. The STSS provides the software environment to execute the MOTP. The Targeting team is also responsible for maintaining a high fidelity 6DOF missile simulation to qualify the MOTP and the STSS.

The qualified candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of software engineers, system engineers, and physicists to make necessary software changes to meet the needs of the customer. Candidate will be responsible for analyzing physics-based software code, software requirements and implementing code changes, as well as updating design documentation, unit-testing, and selling of the requirements through formal testing. Candidate will also work analyzing and prototyping software solutions for outstanding Operational Software Change Requests (OSCRs). Candidates will also assist senior engineers to resolve anomalies in a timely manner. Candidate should be a motivated individual who is detail oriented, diligent, and actively seeks to increase domain knowledge and is proactive in raising technical concerns or obstacles with senior developers and the product lead.

Position Benefits: As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8 Years experience with Bachelors in relevant field of study; 6 Years with Masters, 4 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.)
• 5 years of experience leading Engineering teams with the ability to plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning
• 5 years of experience using languages such as C/C++, Matlab, and Python
• 5 years of experience with specification, design, implementation, integration, and maintenance of aerospace systems
• 5 years of with software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with orbital mechanics, launch vehicle dynamics, numerical methods.
• Experience with developing, analyzing, and maintaining 3DOF or 6DOF simulations and simulation architecture
• Experience with FORTRAN programming
• Experience in full software lifecycle: Requirements analysis, coding, testing, and sell off

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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. 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.