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Principal GNC Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$180K - $235K/yr

Software Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Hawthorne, California Reporting To ... You will lead technical strategy and execution across guidance, navigation, control, and perception ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time guidance navigation control gnc engineer in the United States is $108,638.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFull Time Guidance Navigation Control Gnc EngineerGuidance Navigation Control Gnc Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering; relevant certificationsAssociate degree or technical diploma; specialized training
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, and testing of GNC systems; often in engineering labs or R&D centersMaintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of GNC systems; in field or maintenance facilities
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in aerospace, defense, and satellite industriesIn aerospace and defense sectors, supporting GNC system operations

Full Time Guidance Navigation Control Gnc Engineers focus on designing and developing GNC systems, requiring higher education and engineering expertise. Gnc Technicians handle system maintenance and troubleshooting, often with technical diplomas. Both roles are vital in aerospace and defense industries but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Guidance Navigation Control Gnc Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,638 per year, or $52.2 per hour.

Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer - Level 4

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Redondo Beach, CA • On-site

$142K - $213K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

New

Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 362 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 538 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.

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.

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer - Level 4 to provide technical analysis, design, and operations support to space vehicle and payload control systems. Typical assignments involve requirements definition and flow-down, algorithm design, simulation development and maintenance, system performance analysis, software validation, and the development of operating procedures and tools to support systems operation. This position is located in Redondo Beach, CA.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Translate mission objectives and customer needs into clear GNC requirements.
  • Collaborate across functional teams to perform trade studies to choose GNC sensors, actuators, and algorithm architectures.
  • Develop and validate highfidelity 3DOF/6DOF models and simulations of attitude, ephemeris, and lineofsight dynamics.
  • Design, implement, and verify GNC algorithms, including trackers, filters, and controllers.
  • Build, test, and integrate software and simulation tools that enable reliable space vehicle and payload GNC throughout flight operations.
  • Provide technical leadership of a small team of GNC engineers in support of a program, including decomposition and delegation of tasks.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience; PhD with 4 years of relevant experience
  • Willing and able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
  • Experience using MATLAB/Simulink or C/C++ in the context of designing and implementing attitude-control or state-estimation algorithms
  • Experience performing actuator/sensor sizing and selection
  • Experience with modeling, simulation, and verification/validation of 3DOF or 6DOF GNC systems
  • Ability to perform complex kinematics, dynamics, and control system analyses for space vehicle and payload GNC

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with early-stage space vehicle and payload conceptual design, i.e. "clean sheet" design work
  • Experience with software and hardware-in-the-loop testing
  • Experience with satellite I&T and on-orbit operations
  • Ability to lead a small team of GNC engineers and collaborate with other subsystem engineers and program leadership
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $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.

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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