Staff Engineer Systems, OPIR & GNC
Overview
Own line-of-sight (LOS) calibration and GNC algorithm development for OPIR space payloads at Northrop Grumman. You will design, test, and tune algorithms for missile warning and infrared surveillance systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate payloads and space vehicles, ensuring mission success from design to on-orbit operations. This role demands a deep math background and MATLAB proficiency, offering direct impact on national security systems.
What You'll Do9
- 1Design and implement LOS calibration algorithms for on-orbit payloads using Kalman filtering and least squares estimation.
- 2Develop guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) models for space vehicles, applying orbital mechanics and reference frames.
- 3Simulate and test image processing and data exploitation algorithms in MATLAB.
- 4Support payload integration and test activities, including ground testing and flight readiness tests.
- 5Analyze calibration system performance using statistical methods and numerical error analysis.
- 6Debug flight software constructs for attitude propagation and motor control anomalies.
- 7Drive algorithm tuning and verification for payload and ground systems.
- 8Collaborate with systems engineering to define requirements and verification plans.
- 9Present technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders and review boards.
Requirements9
- 1Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years experience, or Master's with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years.
- 2Active Top Secret or SCI clearance.
- 35+ years applying applied mathematics to embedded systems and numerical error analysis.
- 4Experience with electro-optical pointing hardware: encoders, resolvers, IMUs, and motors.
- 5Proficiency in MATLAB and object-oriented programming.
- 6Knowledge of Kalman filtering and least squares estimation techniques.
- 7Understanding of orbital mechanics, reference frames, and time systems.
- 8Experience with MS Windows and Unix environments.
- 9Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Salary Insight
$177 - $266k per year
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