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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
Principal GNC Engineer - Autonomy Algorithm Developer
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$171k/yr
Senior
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Flight Control Algorithms, Guidance Navigation and Control, Linear Control Principles, Non-linear Simulation, MATLAB
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
Principal or Senior Principal Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
Senior+
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Flight Dynamics, Linear Control Principles, Non-linear Simulation, Autopilot Functions, MATLAB
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
Principal or Sr. Principal Flight Control Actuation System (FCAS) Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
Senior
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
About Circadia Health Circadia Health is a growth-stage healthcare AI company on a mission to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and transform senior-care operations. Our Circadia Intelligence Platform combines: Contactl…
Skills: Interview scheduling, Onboarding logistics, ATS management, Data integrity, Process improvement
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
Mission Autonomy Software Developer
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$92k–$158k/yr
Mid level
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: C++, Python, Linux, Object Oriented Programming, Test-driven development
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Software architecture, Systems integration, Cloud-native architectures, Containerization, Kubernetes
Date Posted: 2026-08-12 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active a…
Skills: Radar systems engineering, System architecture, Requirements definition, Modeling and simulation, MATLAB
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Systems engineering, Space data network, Acquisition, Launch systems, Risk mitigation
Space Vehicle Chief Architect, Lead The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on National Security? You understand your customer’s en…
Skills: Systems engineering, Space vehicle systems, Systems architecture, Requirements management, Technical baseline management
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer – Network Architect
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$142k–$213k/yr
Senior+
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Network Architecture, VPN, SD-WAN, TACLANE, Quality of Service (QoS)
Lead Flight Electronics & Avionics Electrical Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$180k/yr
Senior+$12M raised
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
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warf…
As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we driv…
Skills: Power electronics, DC-DC converter topologies, Magnetic components, Semiconductor characteristics, PCB layout
The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting cybersecurity technologies and processes that protect the organization's systems, networks, applications, and data. This role works …
The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's cybersecurity infrastructure to protect digital publishing platforms, newsroom systems, corporate applicati…
Electrical Engineering Development Program (3 Months - Path to Hire)
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$30/hr
Entry level$12M raised
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
Test Engineering Development Program (3 months - Path to Hire)
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
Entry level$12M raised
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
Structural Analysis Engineering Development Program (3 Months - Path to Hire)
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$30/hr
Entry level$12M raised
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…
SETA Engineering Development Program (3 Months - Path to Hire)
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
Entry level$12M raised
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
Project Engineering Development Program (3 Months - Path to Hire)
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
Entry level$12M raised
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…
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$114k–$171k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Savings Plan, Company Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
Posted 31d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Develop and test GNC algorithms and software for autonomous unmanned aircraft, focusing on outer and inner loop control laws. Create dynamic simulation models and support flight test activities and design reviews.
Requirements
Requires a STEM degree with experience in fixed-wing flight dynamics, linear control principles, and MATLAB/Simulink. Must be able to obtain a US Government Secret clearance and SAP access.
Full job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible.
Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal GNC Engineer - Autonomy Algorithm Developer to join our team of qualified individuals 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.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Support research and development of flight control algorithms for manned and unmanned air vehicles.
Design, develop, implement, verify, and test algorithms, software, and simulation tools to perform guidance, navigation and control (GNC) of autonomous unmanned aircraft.
Develop control laws both on ground and in flight.
Design outer and inner loop control laws, and associated logic and autonomy functions, with a focus on outer loop.
Develop air vehicle system linear and non-linear dynamic simulation models and integrate models into software and hardware-in-the-loop simulation environments.
Support non-linear simulation and hardware-in-the-loop lab testing.
Support flight test activities and analyze air vehicle flight test data.
Develop analysis to support design reviews at different stages in a development program, such as PDR, CDR, etc.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years of related experience; OR Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 3 years of related experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline with 1 year of related experience.
Working knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft flight dynamics.
Experience using linear control principles and tools to design feedback control systems.
Experience analyzing non-linear simulations of aircraft closed-loop dynamics.
Working knowledge of autopilot functions.
Working knowledge of outer loop control law performance requirements.
Experience using MATLAB to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data.
Experience using Simulink to model dynamic systems.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Current active in-scope US Government Secret security clearance or higher, with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
Knowledgeable in flight sciences, outer loop control algorithms, optimal trajectory generation techniques (e.g. RRT, A-star) and air vehicle missions (e.g. shipboard operations, search)
Familiarity with C/C++ programming.
Familiarity with Python programming.
Familiarity with Java programming.
Experience with autonomy algorithms (Autonomous Taxi/ Take Off and Landing, etc.) for driving control laws.
Familiarity with Simulink Stateflow Modeling
Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc. is a company based out of 12011 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, Virginia, United States.
Offices: 12011 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, Virginia 20190, US
Frequently asked questions
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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
