Sentinel (GBSD) GN&C Modeling & Simulation Engineer (2135-1)

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a GN&C Modeling & Simulation Engineer in support of the Sentinel program.  Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure.  This position is located in Roy, Utah. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do

The engineer in this role will continue to mature the Guidance System’s ground and flight software algorithm design.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and analyze GNC algorithms (guidance, navigation, autopilot)
• Develop, verify, and validate complex 6 degree of freedom vehicle models
• Model missile components such has inertial measurement unit (IMU) and thrust vector control (TVC) systems
• Demonstrate proficiency in C++ and MATLAB and Object-Oriented design
• Perform pre- and post-flight assessment and verification analyses

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.   

Basic Qualifications:

This position may be filled at a Principal or Sr. Principal level

• Principal Engineer Guidance Nav Ctrl:  Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of experience, 3 years with master’s degree, 0 years with PhD
• Sr Principal Engineer Guidance Nav Ctrl: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 9 years of experience, 7 years with master’s degree, 4 years with PhD
• Demonstrated experience in the area of guidance, navigation, or control algorithm development and/or analysis for launch vehicles, missiles, spacecraft, and/or aircraft
• Experience coding in a higher-level programming language (C, C++, MATLAB/Simulink, etc.)
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative & dynamic team-based environment
• Active DoD Secret clearance, granted or re-investigated within last 5 years

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• M.S. or equivalent advanced degree in applicable technical discipline
• Knowledge of estimation and control theory, such as Kalman filtering
• Experience with a software version control system, such as Git
• Extensive experience with MATLAB/Simulink
• Extensive knowledge of C++
• Experience with Object-Oriented Programming
• Experience working in an agile environment or even leading a SCRUM team
• Proficiency in technical writing and documentation
• Understanding of flight critical software development, including DO-178C or DO-330 compliance

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