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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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. Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $213,400.00The 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.

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Guidance Navigation Control(GNC) Engineer supporting our Space team, this role can be based at either our Dulles, VA or Gilbert, AZ locations. On our team, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This role is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.The GNC team designs, builds, and tests spacecraft subsystems for a mix of DoD, NASA, and commercial customers. We are leaders in innovative solutions to the rapidly growing/evolving fields of space based autonomous rendezvous and docking and rapid design/production of small satellites.Job Responsibilities In this role you will:<ul><li>Design, analyze, and tune spacecraft attitude and position control loops using time and frequency domain techniques</li><li>Design and analyze relative guidance solutions for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO)</li><li>Design, analyze, and tune sequential filters (e.g. Kalman filters) for attitude determination and relative navigation</li><li>Analyze and test the spacecraft GNC subsystem performance using simulations and other analytic tools</li><li>Perform analysis to support early design phase concept development including actuator sizing and placement, sensor selection and placement, attitude and position guidance, rendezvous, proximity operations and docking analyses, and predicted performance assessments</li><li>Develop simulation models for sensors (e.g. star tracker, rate gyro, accelerometer, GPS, magnetometer, sun sensors), actuators (e.g. reaction wheel, torque bar, thruster, CMG), system dynamics (e.g. rigid body, multi-body, orbit mechanics, flexible models, propellant slosh), and the space environment (e.g. atmospheric, solar radiation pressure, third-body gravity, geopotential)</li><li>Communication is a key element of your role and all GNC engineers are expected to:</li><li>Apply engineering principles, industry standards, company process, and knowledge of vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, classical/modern control, and estimation theory to perform tasks to advanced program/project goals</li><li>Document designs, analysis, and test results and create presentation materials</li><li>Present designs, analysis, and test results to internal and external customers</li><li>Work well within small- to medium-sized groups</li></ul>This role is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.Basic Qualifications: <ul><li>Requires an active/current U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret (TS) security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval AND Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) approval/access within a reasonable period of time</li><li>Level 3: (Principal level)<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant engineering experience<ul><li>May consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a completed degree</li></ul></li><li>Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant engineering experience</li><li>PhD with 1 year of relevant engineering experience</li></ul></li><li>Level 4: (SrPrincipal level)<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant engineering experience<ul><li>May consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a completed degree</li></ul></li><li>Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant engineering experience</li><li>PhD with 4 years of relevant engineering experience</li></ul></li><li>Experience developing software in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++</li><li>Experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) subsystem design, analysis, and testing; can include Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS)</li></ul>PreferredQualifications:<ul><li>Current/Active TS with SCI</li><li>MS or PhD in engineering, physics, or math</li><li>Experience with version control tools such as SVN or Git</li><li>Experience implementing spacecraft GNC algorithms on embedded systems</li><li>Strong technical fundamentals in the areas of spacecraft attitude and orbit dynamics, navigation filtering and/or control systems design</li><li>Experience with on-orbit space vehicle operations, commanding, debugging, and use of flight telemetry to track performance metrics</li><li>Experience with Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) algorithms, practices and planning strategies</li><li>Experience with performing spacecraft GNC design, analysis, Hardware (HW) and Integration & Test (I&T), or flight operations.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Previous/current membership or leadership roles in professional groups, clubs, or extracurricular activities are desired</li></ul>This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:https://www.northropgrumman.com/spaceWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $213,400.00The 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 solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. 
 
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Performance Reviews

Physics

Problem Solving Skills

Propulsion

Security Clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Simulation

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During their assignment in AS&T, ETIC activities focus on developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to become a technical leader within the Government with direction aimed at learning the NRO, understanding emerging technology, and applying this knowledge to help advance NRO programs. This position meets the qualifications for Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) STEM pay for NRO Cadre employees and candidates as authorized by the office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security’s (OUSD(I&S)).

WE ARE THE NRO For sixty years, the NRO has developed, acquired, launched and operated the satellites that are the foundation for America’s advantage and strength in space. Using a diversified architecture of spacecraft, NRO collects and delivers the best space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance content on the planet. Learn more at NRO.gov. Basic Eligibility For A Position With The NRO<ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">U.S. Citizenship is required</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic drug testing</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">You will be subject to pre-employment and periodic polygraph examinations</li></ul>Where You Will Work Do you enjoy designing, creating, and exploring possibilities? Are you a recently graduated or a candidate for a STEM Doctorate degree looking for an exciting challenge?  Does designing complex and innovative overhead reconnaissance systems interest you?  Does a career with an “out of this world” mission sound intriguing?  If so, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is looking for you! The NRO seeks recently graduated or early career STEM Doctorate degree professionals to serve as Technical Analysts.  NRO will select multiple motivated, team-focused, highly qualified individuals to engage in the NRO mission by applying creative solutions to complex technical and operational problems. Selectees will join the Advanced Systems & Technology Directorate (AS&T) as a member of the Enterprise Technical Innovation Corps (ETIC). During their assignment in AS&T, ETIC activities focus on developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to become a technical leader within the Government with direction aimed at learning the NRO, understanding emerging technology, and applying this knowledge to help advance NRO programs. The NRO Cadre is collecting resumes for consideration against current and future opportunities for officers up to Full Performance Level (GG-11-13), Technical Analysts, occupational series 0801, 1301, or 1501. We strongly encourage candidates with degrees in science and engineering to apply for this position, in addition to those with backgrounds in applied mathematical concepts and data analytics.  For more information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) occupational series, click here. Your resume may be considered for other positions which your skills and experience may be a good match. This is a full-time position that is open until filled. Who May Apply<ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">This position is open to the public.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Federal government employees MUST currently be at the grade level or higher as indicated in this announcement. This is NOT a promotion opportunity for current Federal government employees. If selected for the position, Federal government employees will transition laterally at their current grade level and step.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade IAW DoWI 1400.25 Volume 2006.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">The NRO is only accepting external applicants for this job announcement. Current NRO Cadre employees should apply internally.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">This position may not qualify for the appointment of a Reemployed Federal Annuitant IAW DoWI 1400.25 Volume 300.</li></ul>What You Will Be Doing   <ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li>Collaborating with a team of subject matter experts with diverse technical backgrounds and unique perspectives to discover, develop, and deliver innovative concepts to address NRO technical challenges. </li><li>Identifying, assessing, researching and demonstrating revolutionary technologies and concepts to maintain and grow the US Space Advantage. </li><li>Facilitate technology transfer and transitions to/from the tech enterprise into acquisition programs. </li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Prepare, provide, and evaluate conventional plans, designs, design specifications, and related documentation determining and/or executing actions for a wide range of assignments involving a combination of complex features.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Provide advice to senior colleagues and/or management officials responsible for broad program operations.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Research trends and patterns; develop new methods and criteria; propose new policies and practices; conduct technical analysis and field laboratory work to achieve products or services.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Evaluate the value and applicability of new or improved technology, strategies, trends, or applications.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Assess project and program effectiveness interacting with NRO-user community with respect to system and/or operational requirements.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Provide expertise and advice on program planning and policy-making functions covering a broad range of engineering and scientific program and plans. Develop and advise on and implement critical projects and/or segments of NRO programs, projects, or activities.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Initiate and conduct thorough and comprehensive analytical studies or other complex studies involving varied subject matters. Studies vary in complexity based on scenario and the number of analytical models employed. Define the problem, formulate scope, establish objectives, formulate methodologies, coordinate research contributions of others and identify significant findings. Produce insightful findings, alternative courses of action, solutions to critical problems, etc., which have significant impact in changing or improving practical and/or theoretical concept development to future special operations.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Conduct systemic exploration of problems and analysis of alternatives. Present trend analysis data ascertaining potential problem areas. Define the problems involved, formulate concepts in addressing these problems, and review and evaluate the final outcomes of the study. Identify and clarify major factors and issues of the study. Establish the objectives and approach; formulate methodologies; and plans, advise on and coordinate study activities.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Plan, execute and report on original studies or ongoing studies requiring a fresh approach to resolve new problems, modifying and adapting standard procedures, methods and techniques to address problems.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Plan, coordinate, implement, test, and conduct projects, serving as an advisor to other scientists or engineers.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Perform scientific and technical evaluation, correlation, synthesis and presentation or important data in a complex field making significant technical and scientific recommendations and decisions.</li></ul> What You Need  This position requires Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Doctorate degree which falls in the 0801, 1301, or 1501 OPM occupational series.  Degree areas are outlined below:<ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">For the 0801 Series:</li></ul>Degree: Professional Engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.<ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">For the 1301 Series: </li></ul>Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.<ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">For the 1501 Series: </li></ul>Degree: Mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform and is typically in or directly related to the duties of the position as described above. Experience must be reflected in your resume.  Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit per OPM Memorandum, “Merit Hiring Plan,” dated May 29, 2025, <a href="https://www.opm.gov/chcoc/latest-memos/merit-hiring-plan.pdf" rel="nofollow" style="color:#467886;text-decoration:underline">https://www.opm.gov/chcoc/latest-memos/merit-hiring-plan.pdf</a> will not be eligible for consideration. For more information regarding resume writing, see “Guidance for Applicants on 2-Page Resume” and visit the <a href="https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include" rel="nofollow" style="color:#467886;text-decoration:underline">Resume Help Center</a>. Desired Qualifications <ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Computer and Data Science with emphasis on Autonomy, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, and Data Networks</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on Controls, Communications, Signals Processing, Computer Engineering, Edge/Embedded Compute</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Systems Engineering or physics with emphasis on Remote Sensing</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Applied or Theoretical Mathematics </li></ul>Other Information<ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Overtime Statement:  May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Travel Statement:  May be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Financial Disclosure:  May be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) coded positions: If selected for a DAWIA coded position, the incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position. Individual shall maintain, at a minimum 80 continuous Learning Points every 24 months via the services acquisition management system. DAWIA requirements may be located at the Defense Acquisition University website.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Geographic Mobility Agreement: May be subject to directed reassignment as required to address mission effectiveness, and/or career development.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Information Assurance (IA): Must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">Emergency Essential: Certain positions are deemed emergency essential and incumbents must be willing to meet all position requirements.</li></ul>Location Chantilly, VA Salary This position meets the qualifications for Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Targeted Local Market Supplement (TLMS) STEM pay for NRO Cadre employees and candidates as authorized by the office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security’s (OUSD(I&S)).  Cadre employees and candidates are eligible to receive STEM pay if they are currently serving in a STEM designated position. Should a Cadre employee or candidate earning STEM pay change positions within the organization, they must be assigned to another STEM qualifying position in order to continue to remain eligible for STEM pay.  Otherwise, Cadre employees and Candidates Generally would be transitioned to the DCIPS GG Pay Scale. For more information on STEM pay, visit https://dcips.defense.gov/Human-Resources/Compensation/ 2026 STEM Salary ranges: GG-11: $105,262 - $136,848 GG-12: $117,753 - $153,082 GG-13: $132,751 - $172,578 **This position is a Full Performance level DCIPS position. The NRO is accepting applications from U.S. Citizens and current federal government employees for this position. To qualify for the position,federal government employees MUST currently be at the GG-11, GG-12, or GG-13 grade level and may ONLY apply for a lateral reassignment at their current grade level and step. Federal applicants who exceed the advertised grade may voluntarily request acceptance at the lower grade per IAW DoWI 1400.25 Volume 2006. Hiring Incentives The NRO may offer hiring incentives and other entitlements at management’s discretion. Trial Period All new DCIPS employees will be required to serve a 2-year trial period. Veterans’ Preference DoW Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans’ Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoWI 1400.25, Vol 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement.  If you are a veteran claiming veterans’ preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 USC, you must submit documents verifying your eligibility upon request. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants   Reasonable Accommodation Policy Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:<ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px">An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px">An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.</li></ul>You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please send your request to Hiring@nro.mil. Privacy Act Notice Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): We use this information to determine qualifications for employment. This is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361. 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Technical Analyst with STEM PhD Degree (ETIC) - Full Performance

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Aerospace and Defense

Calculus

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Chemistry

Computer Engineering

Computer Networks

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Electrical Engineering

Electricity

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Heat Transfer

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Military

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