Sr Principal Control System Engineer – Hybrid / Remote

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Northrop Grumman is seeking a System Modeling Simulation Engineer to develop system performance models and control algorithms for embedded motion control systems application based on specifications and goal‐oriented objectives. This position is responsible for the design, development, creation and modification of control algorithms and test environments, and verification of compliance to system level requirements. Coordinates with members of multi‐functional teams to develop innovative solutions for implementation of control algorithms within embedded flight electronics hardware.

This position can be filled at either the Principal System Modeling Simulation Engineer or Sr. Principal System Modeling Simulation Engineer level, depending on years of experience and qualifications.

This position can be filled remotely with strong preference to those that live near the Elkton, Maryland facility with possibly a hybrid schedule.

Basic Qualifications Principal System Modeling Simulation Engineer:

• Must have a bachelors degree in STEM plus at least 6 years of experience.  Will consider those with a Masters degree plus 4 years of experience or those with a PhD degree plus 2 years of experience.
• Strong experience with Matlab and Simulink modeling and programming.
• Experience developing real time control systems
• Has strong analytical skills and the ability organize/prioritize job assignments and tasks.
• Is able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Comfortable in a fast paced, rapidly changing, short turn-around environment.
• Is able to communicate clearly and effectively to cross-functional team members.  Has strong writing skills and is proficient at documenting design and analysis reports as well as test reports.
• Position may require occasional travel to meet with various customers, in both government and industry, and to interface with suppliers.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal System Modeling Simulation Engineer:

• Must have a bachelors degree in STEM plus at least 9 years of experience.  Will consider those with a Masters degree plus 7 years of experience or those with a PhD degree plus 5 years of experience.
• Strong experience with Matlab and Simulink modeling and programming.
• Experience developing real time control systems
• Has strong analytical skills and the ability organize/prioritize job assignments and tasks.
• Is able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Comfortable in a fast paced, rapidly changing, short turn-around environment.
• Is able to communicate clearly and effectively to cross-functional team members.  Has strong writing skills and is proficient at documenting design and analysis reports as well as test reports.
• Position may require occasional travel to meet with various customers, in both government and industry, and to interface with suppliers.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Skills for both levels:

• Strong preference for those with degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience working with 3-Phase Brushless DC Torque Motors
• Experience with the implementation of various BLDC control architectures utilizing Field Oriented Control and Space Vector Modulation.
• Experience with resolver, encoder, and LVDT signal processing.
• Applies research to the planning, design, development and testing of control laws and control systems for use in space and military applications.  Is able to develop design solutions to meet difficult performance requirements.
• Develops detailed specifications from high level design goals and performs analysis of the hardware, system environment and design goals to enable selection and implementation of the desired system topology.
• Presents assigned work at program technical reviews, proposals, or other technical meetings.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a development team to understand system level interdependencies and design constraints.
• Experience working in a cross functional environment (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, test engineering, production engineering, etc.) to translate customer requirements and functional block diagrams into realized control models. Review and update control system requirements to meet system level performance objectives. Conduct trade studies and identify and present alternate design options.
• Experience with Systems Engineering principles

This position reports to Elkton, MD, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Fairfax, VA, VA, USA.

Salary Range: $95,100 USD - $142,700 USD

Salary Range 2: $117,900 USD - $176,900 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.