**Requisition ID: R10183157**
+ **Category:** Engineering
+ **Location:** Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
+ **Clearance Type:** SAP
+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position
+ **Shift:** 1st Shift (United States of America)
+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 10% of the Time
+ **Relocation Assistance:** Relocation assistance may be available
+ **Positions Available:** 1
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 Aeronautics Systems** sector is currently hiring a **Guidance Navigation & Controls (GNC) Manager 2** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This hands-on leadership role is located in **Melbourne, FL** .
The Guidance Navigation & Controls Manager 2 will manage the functional engineering activities of approximately ten GNC Engineers within a program. This position reports to the Flight Sciences Department Manager within the Vehicle Engineering functional homeroom team.
**Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:**
+ Product integrity, process adherence, staffing, training, and tools
+ Process oversight, participation in the performance review process, management of personnel records and participation in corrective or disciplinary actions
+ Staffing responsibilities such as hiring, recruiting of personnel and working to ensure that engineers with the appropriate skills and experience are deployed
+ Managing training opportunities and budget allocations, as well as participation in tool, process, and metric initiatives is required.
+ Team engagement is a key focus as is mentoring and providing career guidance and coaching
+ In addition to functional Section Manager duties, the candidate will perform IPT engineering tasks, which will comprise most of the statement of work (approx. 85%)
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing:upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success:operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor of Science (BS) in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 9 years of related professional/military experience; OR Master of Science (MS) in STEM discipline with 7 years of related professional/military experience
+ Must have knowledge of linear control principles and tools to design feedback control systems
+ Must have knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft flight dynamics
+ Must have knowledge of vehicle system-level requirements verification
+ Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DOD Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) clearances
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Current/active, in-scope Secret clearance (or higher)
+ Current Special Program Access
+ Leadership or management experience of an engineering team
+ Experience working on manned aircraft autopilot
+ Experience using Matlab/Simulink to model dynamic systems for simulation of vehicle performance and stability & control analysis
+ Experience verifying vehicle system level requirements similar to MIL-STD-1797B, SAE-949000, MIL-STD-9490
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**Salary Range:** $135,100 - $202,700
The 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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.