Guidance Navigation & Controls (GNC) Engineer (Principal / Sr Principal)

General Manufacturing(4 months ago)

Melbourne, FL, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeSenior$92,600 - $172,300Vehicle Engineering

About this role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer to join the Vehicle Engineering team in Melbourne, Florida. The role supports development, verification, and testing of GNC algorithms, software, and simulation tools for manned fixed-wing aircraft on classified programs. Employment is contingent on program funding and requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

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Required Skills

Guidance
Navigation
Controls
Control Laws
Simulation
MATLAB
Simulink
Flight Test
C++
Python

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Qualifications

BS in STEM
MS in STEM
PhD in STEM
DoD Secret Clearance
SAP Clearance

About General Manufacturing

northropgrumman.com

Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, builds, and integrates advanced systems, products, and services for national security, civil space, and commercial customers. With roughly 95,000 employees, it focuses on space systems and satellites, military and unmanned aircraft, advanced electronics, hypersonics, advanced manufacturing, and cyber and digital transformation. The company partners with government agencies — including NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense — to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver end-to-end solutions. Northrop Grumman is known for large-scale systems engineering, technology innovation, and program execution.

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