GNC/MS&A Engineers - Level 3/4 (Secret) - Chandler (AHT)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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.

We are recruiting for engineers with backgrounds in Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineering and/or Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) to support our team in Chandler, AZ. Due to the nature of this work, this position will be 100% on-site. Key Skills and Responsibilities Design, develop, implement, verify, and test high-quality software and simulation toolchains Work on a 6 degree of freedom (6DoF) simulation to design and test missile flight code Work with 6DoF simulation models to evaluate system performance Experience with missile flight dynamics, autopilot and guidance design, and implementation into missile flight code Experience with various trajectory optimization software and tools MS&A Focus Area Candidates with experience in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) are encouraged to apply. In addition to the core responsibilities, MS&A-focused engineers may: Develop, implement, and validate high-fidelity physical and statistical models for flight vehicles, interceptors, or spacecraft Design, maintain, and enhance simulation environments for complex missile and space system performance evaluation Conduct trade studies and scenario-based analysis to support engineering design and requirements verification Analyze large datasets from simulation outputs, perform root cause analysis, and communicate findings clearly to engineering teams and management Support Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) of simulation models; assist with configuration management of simulation tools and models Utilize modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, STK, C++, Python, or similar; experience with missile or launch vehicle simulation environments is a plus Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering, GNC, and Test teams to ensure alignment of simulation deliverables with broader program objectives What Does Success Look Like? As a successful employee, you will: Be an active and integral member of your team Channel your enthusiasm to innovate Be part of a supportive team that develops and deploys technologies that matter to our national security Work with agility, flexibility, and collaboration to explore creative ideas This position can be filled at a Level 3 or Level 4. Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5 year of professional experience, or Masters degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope Directly related Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) experience Basic Qualifications for Level 4: Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope Directly related Guidance Navigation and Control