Guidance Navigation & Controls Engineer/ Principal Engineer - Modeling & Simulation
Guidance Navigation & Controls Engineer/ Principal Engineer - Modeling & Simulation
Job Description
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is hiring a Guidance Navigation and Controls Engineer or Principal Engineer to join our Vehicle Engineering team of qualified, diverse individuals in Melbourne, Florida.
Responsibilities may include
• Develop, integrate, test and document air vehicle simulation subsystem plant models used in the development of and pilot training on fly-by-wire control systems
• Mature and integrate GNC modeling for high fidelity flight simulation environments
Basic Qualifications
• Engineer: BS in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of relevant engineering experience; OR MS in a STEM discipline and 1 years of relevant engineering experience
• Principal: BS in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; OR MS in a STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant engineering experience
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
• Knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft subsystems
• Experience using MATLAB to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data.
• Experience using Simulink to model dynamic systems.
• Experience analyzing non-linear simulations data.
• Experience using configuration management tools.
• Familiarity with programming (C/C++, Python).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Full-Motion Flight Simulators
• Familiarity or experience with 14 CFR Part 60
• Familiarity or experience with ARASQ
• Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering with controls concentration.
• Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is hiring a Guidance Navigation and Controls Engineer or Principal Engineer to join our Vehicle Engineering team of qualified, diverse individuals in Melbourne, Florida.
Responsibilities may include
• Develop, integrate, test and document air vehicle simulation subsystem plant models used in the development of and pilot training on fly-by-wire control systems
• Mature and integrate GNC modeling for high fidelity flight simulation environments
Basic Qualifications
• Engineer: BS in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of relevant engineering experience; OR MS in a STEM discipline and 1 years of relevant engineering experience
• Principal: BS in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; OR MS in a STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant engineering experience
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
• Knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft subsystems
• Experience using MATLAB to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data.
• Experience using Simulink to model dynamic systems.
• Experience analyzing non-linear simulations data.
• Experience using configuration management tools.
• Familiarity with programming (C/C++, Python).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Full-Motion Flight Simulators
• Familiarity or experience with 14 CFR Part 60
• Familiarity or experience with ARASQ
• Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering with controls concentration.
• Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 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.
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