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Northrop Grumman

GNC Engineer (Secret) – Level 5 (Chandler)

Northrop Grumman

Published 16 May 2026
Chandler, AZ, USA
153K - 229K USD Annual
Onsite

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Role Highlights

Languages used

C++
MATLAB
Python

Key skills

Control Systems
Navigation
Operations
Statistics
Data
Optimization
PhD
Security
Testing

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

IOS
Linux
HTTP

Description

The role involves designing, developing, testing, and verifying algorithms, software, and simulation tools for guidance, navigation, and control systems. The engineer works on various vehicles including aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, launch vehicles, and surface ships throughout all phases of flight. Responsibilities include statistical processing of measured data and integrating data into physical simulations. The position requires creating equations to achieve precise positions, orientations, or orbits. Additionally, the role involves developing control laws and defining hardware and software requirements. The engineer works on 6 degree of freedom simulations to design and test missile flight code.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, a Master's degree with 10 years of experience, or a PhD with 8 years of experience, though 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Applicants are required to be U.S. citizens with an active and in-scope U.S. Government Secret security clearance. Necessary technical expertise includes working with missile guidance and control algorithms, as well as missile simulation and flight dynamics. The role requires the ability to obtain final clearances and program access.

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About the company

Northrop Grumman

Size

87687

HQ

Falls Church, US

Public/Private

Public Company

Description

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, youll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, were challenging whats possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what mattersnow, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at careers.northropgrumman.com. 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 statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U. S. citizenship is required for most positions. Our careers site can be found at northropgrumman.com/careers/. If you are contacted by someone about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the opportunity on our Careers site before engaging with that contact. We only schedule interviews with qualified candidates who have applied to a job posting through our Careers site.

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