About the Role

At 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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Staff Engineer Guidance Navigation Control to join our team in Manhattan Beach, CA.

Position Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze physics-based software code, software requirements and implement code changes
• Update design documentation, conduct unit-testing, and sell of requirements through formal testing
• Analyze and prototype software solutions for outstanding Operational Software Change Requests (OSCRs)
• Assist senior engineers to resolve anomalies in a timely manner
• Work as 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
• Be a motivated individual who is detail oriented, diligent, and actively seeks to increase domain knowledge
• Be proactive in raising technical concerns or obstacles with senior developers and the product lead

Basic Qualifications

• 12 Years experience with Bachelors in relevant field of study; 8 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.)
• 8 years of experience leading Engineering teams with the ability to plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning
• 8 years of experience using languages such as C/C++, Matlab, and Python
• 8 years of experience with specification, design, implementation, integration, and maintenance of aerospace systems
• 8 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
• ICBM targeting and/or trajectory shaping experience

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

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.

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.

Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00

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.

Additional Information

• Clearance Type: Secret
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Application Timeline: 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.