Northrop Grumman

Consulting Engineer – Guidance Navigation & Control

Northrop Grumman

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Roy • California • Utah • United States

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Salary

💰 $183,200 - $318,100 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Own GNC issues, from issue identification through resolution and flight test acceleration.
  • Lead root cause investigations, develop and execute detailed resolution plans, and ensure timely closure of open actions.
  • Serve as the authority on GNC hardware, algorithms, trades, electronics, and software.
  • Work daily with multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) inside GNC.
  • Liaise with the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) to secure approvals for schedule acceleration and risk reduction actions.
  • Primary technical POC for NIXAG (customer technical leadership interface)
  • Provide technical insight, influence NIXAG decisions, and shape inputs to Flight Systems (e.g., JCCB packages, Alternate PIGA, trade studies, Measure of Capability (MOC)).
  • Co chair design reviews; adjudicate CRMs with USG, coordinate RFAs and responses.
  • Lead GNC level Material Review Boards (MRBs) and Failure Review Boards (FRBs).
  • Determine and communicate the technical path forward for GNC issues, direct troubleshooting, and investigation effort.
  • Deliver technical recommendations to IPT/Element/Segment leads that shape schedule, cost, and performance outcomes.
  • Directly supervise a technical team of 5 - 7 senior GNC engineers (dotted line authority); mentor and develop technical talent.
  • Ensure the team’s work products meet program quality standards and are delivered on schedule.
  • Partner with IPTs early in the development cycle to anticipate and prevent critical GNC issues.
  • Drive schedule acceleration and risk mitigation measures, securing cross organizational stakeholder approval.
  • Serve as the primary technical interface with the GNC System Program Office (SPO) and the NIMS & GC program managers.
  • Communicate complex technical status, risks, and decisions to senior leadership and customer representatives.
  • Own all Measure of Capability (MOC) items and flight test acceleration activities linked to GNC.
  • Coordinate test plan development, data collection, and analysis to validate GNC performance against Level 1 WSS requirements and Program KPPs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and a minimum of 16 years of experience OR a Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 14 years of experience.
  • At least 15 years of hands on experience in Guidance, Navigation & Controls or comparable control systems engineering.
  • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
  • Experience leading detailed issue resolution plans from detection through closure.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Guidance Navigation Controlsroot cause investigationresolution planningtechnical recommendationsdata collectiondata analysisflight test accelerationperformance validationtroubleshootingcontrol systems engineering
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationinfluenceproblem-solvingtechnical insightstakeholder managementteam supervisiondecision-making
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in STEMMaster's degree in STEMU.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance