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GNC Engineer, Staff - Dallas, TX

Lockheed Martin

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Grand Prairie, TX
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Job Number 729215BR

Description:Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.

We are seeking an experienced Guidance and Control (GNC) Engineer who will join a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers supporting missile system and fire control system design, development, integration, and test.

What You Will Be Doing

GNC Engineer tasks include:

- Design, develop, and deploy embedded algorithms that perform inertial tracking, inertial navigation and/or sensor fusion
- Develop, verify, and validate both complex models and simulations that utilize match filters, convolutional neural networks, and other such techniques to detect targets of interest.
- Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements
- Perform critical studies, analyses, and test activities that support ground and flight test efforts including Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) activities
- Opportunities will exist to join small teams of engineers and algorithm developers on a variety of different programs that are in various stages of product development.
- Support program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and/or external customers

Why Join Us

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
Basic Qualifications:
  • BS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or similar STEM degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.


  • Secret Clearance is need to start, therefore you must be a US Citizen.


  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment


  • Experience leading technical multi-disciplinary teams and having been involved in briefing and interfacing with customers


  • Prior experience with Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3)/IAMD modeling.


  • Proficiency in SW development environments like Git using programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C++, FORTRAN, or Ada.


  • Experience with different simulation and test environments (6-DOF IFS, HWIL, flight test experience, etc.)


  • Solid foundation in linear algebra, dynamics, coordinate frame transformations, and state estimation techniques

Desired Skills:
  • Experience using a Linux-based operating system


  • Familiarity with some, or all, of the following: linear algebra, probability and statistics, state dynamic equations, Kalman filter applications, kinematics and rotating coordinate systems


  • Experience integrating and testing hardware and software in Hardware In-the-Loop (HWIL)

  • Prior experience supporting flight tests


  • Ability to occasionally travel for up to two weeks at a time to White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico to support flight tests.

    Experience in air and missile defense, development, and testing

  • Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
    Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
    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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
    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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
    Relocation Available: Possible
    Career Area: Guidance, Navigation and Control
    Type: Full-Time
    Shift: First
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The F-35, PAC-3, and the GOES weather satellite... What do all of these technologies have in common, you might ask? Talented people, plus a company culture that isn't afraid to get things done. At Lockheed Martin, you'll be able to solve a broad range of issues, covering everything from national security to environmental protection, supported not only by our extensive resources but also a long legacy of getting things done. We apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. We help employees experience a mission that matters through: Mission-Focused Innovation; Foundational Values; Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work; Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life; and Empowered to Be Your Best. Join us at Lockheed Martin. Your mission is ours.
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