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Guidance Navigation Control Engineer (Secret) Level 2 or 3 - Chandler
This engineer will support aerospace programs by designing and evaluating guidance, navigation, autopilot, and flight-dynamics solutions. Responsibilities include building and testing software and simulation tools, using six-degree-of-freedom models, optimizing trajectories, and integrating hardware and software for reliable mission performance. The position is part of Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector and requires close collaboration across engineering functions. It suits an early- to mid-career GNC professional with experience in control theory, flight dynamics, C++, MATLAB, and Python. Candidates must hold an active, in-scope Secret or Top Secret clearance and be able to work onsite in Chandler, Arizona.
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Listed May 28, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.
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2,700+ AZ employees across Chandler (launch vehicles/missile defense), Gilbert (satellite manufacturing), and Mesa/Sierra Vista.
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