Requisition ID: R10183595

• Category: Engineering

• Location: San Diego, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking 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 has a need for a Mission Plan Analysis engineer to support the Triton program. This role is a hybrid position located in Rancho Bernardo, CA and would require up to 10% travel in support of program needs.

The selected candidate’s primary task will be flight plan mission analysis for the Triton Unmanned Air Vehicle.

This position can be filled at either the Engineer or Principal Engineer level.

Essential Functions:

• Flight plan mission analysis for the Triton Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) Program using 6DOF simulation and various route checking tools.

• Work with mission planners to develop routing.

• He/she will have sufficient multi-disciplinary knowledge to direct or mentor subordinate personnel on the Triton mission.

• He/she will serve as technical spokesman for mission analysis with customers, including preparation and presentation of technical briefings.

• He/she may be called upon to support proposal preparation efforts and new project activities, including responsibility for project technical aspects, cost, schedule, and reviews.

Basic Qualifications for Engineer:

• Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with 2+ years of relevant industry experience or 0 years' experience with a Masters STEM degree

• Candidate must have excellent communication, analysis and problem solving skills and be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance

Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer:

• Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with 5+ years of relevant industry experience or 3 years' experience with a Masters STEM degree or 0 years' experience with a PhD

• Candidate must have excellent communication, analysis and problem solving skills and be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher

• Knowledge of GIS Software and GIS techniques

• Knowledge of Relational Databases (such as MSSQL or MySQL)

• Knowledge of Matlab, C/C++, Java, Python

• Knowledge of flight sciences, control law development, and control system analysis

• Interest in UAV's

Salary Range: $89,400 - $134,200

Salary Range 2: $110,300 - $165,500

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.

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