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Guidance Navigation Control Engineer (Secret) Level 2 or 3 - Chandler

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-timeLevel 2: $79,300 - $118,900; Level 3: $98,400 - $147,600

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.

Requirements

Active U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearanceBachelor's degree with 2+ years experience (Level 2) or 5+ years (Level 3); Master's degree with 1+ years (Level 2) or 3+ years (Level 3)GNC-related experience: 2 years with Bachelor's or Master's (Level 2); 5 years with Bachelor's or 3 years with Master's (Level 3)Proficiency in C++ development in Linux environmentHands-on experience with MATLAB and Python toolchainsKnowledge of control systems theory and flight dynamics
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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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