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

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-timeLevel 3: $98,400-$147,600; Level 4: $122,800-$184,200

This role supports a defense engineering team responsible for guidance, navigation, and control development for missile systems. The engineer will build, verify, and test software and simulation toolchains, including six-degree-of-freedom models used to assess flight behavior and system performance. Work may include flight dynamics analysis, autopilot and guidance implementation, and trajectory optimization. It suits experienced GNC professionals with backgrounds in missile systems, simulation, and controls who can collaborate effectively in a national security environment. Candidates must be able to work onsite in Chandler and hold the required U.S. government clearance.

Requirements

Active, current, in-scope U.S. Secret clearanceDirect GNC engineering experienceExperience with missile flight dynamics, guidance, or autopilot designExperience developing or testing 6DoF simulationsRelevant engineering degree or equivalent professional experienceLevel 3: 5+ years experience; Level 4: 8+ years experience, with degree alternatives specified
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