RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

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: Imaging and Tracking Algorithms –** 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.

The Glide Phase Interceptor team is looking for a professional engineer with a strong background in algorithm development for Electro‑Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) imaging sensors, capable of designing, implementing, verifying, and testing GNC‑related software and simulation tools. In this role, you will apply signal and image‑processing expertise, high‑fidelity 6DOF and hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulations, and advanced statistical or machine‑learning techniques to support navigation, guidance, and control functions for aerospace and missile systems.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

• Design, develop, implement, verify, and test algorithms, software, and simulation tools for GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) systems.
• Perform statistical processing of measured data points and integrate them into algorithms that simulate physical reality for navigation functions.
• Formulate equations and develop guidance functions to achieve desired position, orientation, or orbit in space.
• Create and analyze control laws, as well as define hardware and software requirements for aircraft, launch vehicles, and spacecraft.
• Develop and apply signal and image‑processing algorithms for target detection, tracking, and discrimination using EO/IR sensor data.
• Evaluate algorithm and missile system performance with high‑fidelity 6‑DOF and hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulations.
• Model, simulate, and analyze system behavior, incorporating machine‑learning and advanced statistical techniques as needed.
• Build and maintain analysis tools in C++, MATLAB, and Python.
• Collaborate within cross‑disciplinary technical teams using agile development practices.
• Produce technical documentation and present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Travel up to 10 % of the time to support project activities.
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.
• Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Proven background developing signal‑ and image‑processing algorithms for EO/IR sensor data, targeting detection, tracking, and discrimination.
• Ability to evaluate algorithm and missile‑system performance using high‑fidelity 6‑DOF and hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulations.
• Strong experience in modeling, simulation, analysis, and end‑to‑end algorithm development.
• Familiarity with machine‑learning methods and advanced statistical techniques to enhance algorithm robustness.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining analysis tools in C++, MATLAB, and Python.
• Demonstrated success working in cross‑disciplinary technical teams, applying agile software‑development practices, producing technical documentation, and presenting to broad audiences.
• Ability to travel up to 10 % of the time for project‑related activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive control systems theory and flight dynamics experience
• Extensive experience with IR discrimination and tracking
• Experience working with GNC algorithms for hypersonic missiles
• Experience with AEGIS weapon system

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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. 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.