El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$177k–$266k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Flight Control Algorithms, Guidance Navigation and Control, Control Laws, Linear and Non-linear Dynamic Simulation, MATLAB
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$158k–$219k/yr
About Radiant Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based startup building the world’s first mass-produced, portable nuclear microreactors. The company’s first reactor, Kaleidos, is a 1-megawatt, fail-safe microreactor that can b…
Skills: Thermodynamic modeling, Systems engineering, Fluid dynamics, Power cycle design, Matlab
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$180k/yr
A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone tec…
Skills: Flight Electronics Design, Avionics, PCB Design, Power Distribution Systems, Analog Circuit Design
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$45/hr
Senior R&D Laboratory Technician – Formulation El Segundo, CA | Full-Time | On-Site Must be a U.S. Persons due to the nature of our work. Defense, aerospace, and other high-performance applications demand new material so…
Skills: Formulation, Resin mixing, Composite materials, Laboratory procedures, Analytical testing
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$30/hr
A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone tec…
Skills: Circuit Design, System Analysis, Troubleshooting, Prototyping, System Integration
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone tec…
Skills: Test engineering, Software testing, Test automation, Test planning, Troubleshooting
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$30/hr
A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone tec…
Skills: Structural analysis, Mechanical engineering, Aerospace engineering, Structural engineering, Python
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
A New Paradigm for Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone tec…
Skills: Mechanical engineering, Aerospace engineering, Physics, Astrodynamics, Technical research
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone tec…
Skills: Project management, Aerospace engineering, Technical scheduling, Risk management, Microsoft Excel
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$42/hr
A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone tec…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, CAD, SolidWorks, Finite Element Analysis, FEA
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$30/hr
A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone tec…
Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, 3D Modeling, SolidWorks, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone tec…
Skills: Guidance, Navigation and Control, 6-DOF modeling, Uncertainty analysis, State estimation, Control theory
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone tec…
Skills: Additive manufacturing, Mechanical engineering, Aerospace engineering, Electrical engineering, CAD
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$160k/yr
A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone tec…
Skills: PCB Design, Schematic Capture, Altium Designer, Analog Circuit Design, Digital Circuit Design
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$140k–$180k/yr
A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone tec…
Skills: Mixed Signal Design, Analog Circuitry, Digital Circuitry, PCB Layout, Altium
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$180k/yr
A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone tec…
Skills: GNC engineering, Spacecraft development, Algorithm design, FSW development, Hardware in the loop testing
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$195k–$220k/yr
A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone tec…
Skills: Mechanical Design, 3D CAD, GD&T, Tolerance Stack-up Analysis, Design For Manufacturing
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$143k–$193k/yr
Build the scientific intelligence layer powering Amazon’s satellite manufacturing system. As an Applied Scientist, you will develop machine learning models that transform fragmented manufacturing, test, quality, and oper…
Skills: Machine learning, Python, Java, C++, LLM-based systems
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$96k–$182k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-08-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Activ…
Skills: Systems engineering, Modeling and simulation, Satellite constellations, Orbital dynamics, Satellite communications
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$177k–$266k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Large Language Models, Natural Language Processing, Python
El Segundo, California, United States • On-site
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Develop and test flight control algorithms, software, and simulation tools for autonomous unmanned aircraft. Perform performance analysis and support flight test activities to ensure stability and flying quality requirements are met.
Requires a STEM degree with 8-12 years of experience depending on the degree level and an active US Government Secret security clearance. Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++, and Python for aircraft flight dynamics is essential.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Engineer - Guidance Navigation Controls to join our team of qualified individuals supporting Project Talon within our South Bay Vehicle Engineering organization. This position is located at El Segundo, CA.
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations and collaborative/team settings across all levels. This is a dynamic organization involved in deploying forward-leaning avionics, guidance, navigation, and control systems for developmental concepts for air vehicles, weapons, and many more platforms.
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, you’ll 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, we’re challenging what’s 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 matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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