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Guidance, Navigation & Control, Navigation/Algorithm Design Engi

Lockheed Martin

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$123,500 - $217,695
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Engineering - Civil
Littleton, CO (On-Site/Office)

Job Number 711150BR

Description: About Lockheed Martin Space :

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you

About the Role :
We are seeking an experienced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer, Staff (Level IV) who will specialize in Navigation and Flight Control Algorithm design for complex technical solutions.

The Navigation & Algorithm Design Engineer will join a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and modeling & simulation developers supporting various contracts and IRADs within the Theater Strike Weapon Systems (TSWS) and Strategic Missile Defense (SMD) portfolios, including Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) and other programs. tasks include:

The GNC Navigation and Algorithm Engineer should anticipate :
• Working on advanced missile weapon design within an advanced hypersonic missile program
• Applying experience in weapon system design and algorithm development, including subsystem requirements, interfaces, and simulation, to develop and verify models in both synthetic and integrated hardware environments
• Collaborating with subsystem and software engineers to integrate MATLAB, Simulink, and C++ algorithms, simulation models, and tactical software
• Leveraging proficiency in C++ and MATLAB to implement, test, and validate system models and simulations
• Communicating technical findings clearly and working effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment

Job Responsibilities will include :
• Design and documentation of model and simulation requirements and architecture
• Develop, verify, and validate both complex models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations (6-DOF) and effects-based simulations
• Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements
• Perform critical studies, analyses, and test activities
• Support ground and flight test efforts including Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) activities
• Support program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and/or external customers.
Successful applicants generally have at least 8+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Basic Qualifications:
Skill Requirements :
• B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Professionally demonstrated advanced proficiency in Matlab/Simulink, C++, Python, Fortran
• Professionally demonstrated the ability to develop and/or verify/validate complex vehicle navigation and flight controls into simulations and embedded flight software
• Professionally demonstrated strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations
• An active Secret clearance

Security Clearance / Work Authorization :
• To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen.
• Final Secret clearance is required to start employment. Applicants must possess a currently active Secret security clearance to be considered qualified.
• Selected candidates will be required to maintain at minimum a Secret clearance for long term employment on this program.
Desired Skills:
• Experience operating in Linux environments including High Performance Computing usage
• Experience with Agile development
• Experience with GNSS, IMU, or other navigation sensors, estimation theory, and performance analysis AND/OR comparable experience with flight control design and applicable subsystems
• Professionally demonstrated experience to develop and analyze algorithms such as guidance, navigation, autopilot, inertial tracking, and servo control algorithms
• Ability to perform preflight system performance assessment and post flight verification analyses
• Experience deploying algorithms that satisfy real-time performance requirements
• Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and software version control such as Git
• Professional experience with 9+ years applicable to navigation and/or flight control algorithm development in weapon systems
• An active U.S. DOD Secret clearance with an investigation date in the last 5 years and able to obtain and hold a DOD Top Secret
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $123,500 - $217,695. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Guidance, Navigation and Control
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
group id: lckmtncx

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