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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.The Mechanical Engineering Organization seeks a Dynamics and Controls: Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation - Level 4 at the Chandler, AZ facility.\nEssential Functions- Dynamics:\nUnder limited supervision, the candidate will develop complex multi-body dynamic simulations for separation events like fairing deployment, staging, and spacecraft separation of launch vehicles, validate and verify simulation quality, and quantify separation induced disturbances during these separation events\nWork closely with cross-disciplinary team to positively influence design maturation, incorporate relevant controls effects into dynamics simulations, and validate proper implementation and usage of simulation outputs in downstream analyses\nExperience with guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) algorithms\nDefine scope of task, perform analyses utilizing appropriate classical and computer aided techniques, and prepare results for presentations and analysis reports\nContribute to the success of vital defense systems that protect the nation by supporting cutting-edge development of upcoming long-range missile defense interceptors, targets, space launch, and strike vehicles\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years of related engineering experience\nAbility to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance\nIn-depth knowledge of rigid body dynamics, flexible body dynamics, coordinate frame transformations and Euler's rotation equations\nStrong interest in applied mathematics with a solid understanding of linear algebra including vector/matrix operations, coordinate transformations, eigenvalues/eigenvectors, and their application to dynamics, controls, and simulation development\nPreferred Qualifications:\nActive US Government Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application\nBachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering\nProficiency in C++\nProficiency in MATLAB or Python\nAbility to apply fundamental analytical techniques and prepare written analyses\nPrevious experience with launch vehicle control and/or separation analysis\nExperience in sensor navigation, including inertial, radio, and/or optical navigation techniques\nExperience in strategic missile guidance and implementation of guidance algorithms\nExperience in trajectory optimization, non-linear control, and/or adaptive/autonomous flight control systems\nExperience with optimal state estimation filters (e.g. Kalman)\nDemonstrated knowledge of aerodynamic modeling, flight mechanics, missile/re-entry vehicle dynamics\nFamiliarity with Linux\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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. 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