Guidance, Navigation & Control Sr Engineer

Standard Job Description

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.

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world''s most complex challenges.

We are seeking an experienced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer who will specialize in Modeling and Simulation (M&S) of complex technical solutions to join our team in sunny Dallas, TX!

What You Will Be Doing

This person will join a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers supporting various contracts and IRADs within Missiles and Fire Control. Modeling & Simulation Engineer tasks 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.

The candidate must have experience in weapon system and/or sensor modeling, both for the items to be modeled, and the synthetic modeled environments used to stimulate the simulated hardware.

The M&S Engineer must be able to work with subsystem and software engineers to integrate MATLAB models, C++ models, and actual tactical software into the simulations.

The M&S Engineer must be proficient in C++ and MATLAB. The candidate must have good communication skills and must be comfortable working in a collaborative environment.

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.

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Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

Post secondary STEM degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.

• A Interim DOD Clearance is needed to start this position, therefore you must be a US Citizen.
• Willing to work onsite in a classified area or lab environment
• Demonstrated experience in digital simulation development for infrared sensor systems
• Professionally demonstrated advanced proficiency in C++
• Professionally demonstrated advanced proficiency in Matlab or Python
• Professionally demonstrated strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations
• Strong written/verbal communication and organizational and interpersonal skills

Desired Skills

Desired skills :

Active US DoD Secret clearance

• Experience operating in Linux environments
• Experience with Agile development
• Experience performing one or more of the following technical GNC assignments:

o Develop and analyze algorithms such as guidance, navigation, autopilot, inertial tracking, and servo control algorithms

o Develop and/or verify/validate complex vehicle models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations

o Demonstrated strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations

o Develop, verify and validate complex Electro Optical / InfraRed and/or Radio Frequency sensor models

o 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

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $98100.00 - $182100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.