Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer, M&S Lead (Level V) - Secret

Overview

On Site
USD 145,200.00 - 255,990.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

AIM
Partnership
Systems Engineering
SMD
Documentation
Computer Hardware
Aerospace
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
MATLAB
Simulink
C++
Python
Fortran
Employment Authorization
Security Clearance
Linux
High Performance Computing
Agile
Leadership
Collaboration
Reporting
GNC
Linear Algebra
Mathematics
Statistics
RF
Sensors
Algorithms
Real-time
DevOps
DevSecOps
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Version Control
Git
Modeling
Innovation
SAFE
Boost
Jersey
Training
Life Insurance

Job Details

Job 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, Sr. Staff (Level V) who will specialize in Modeling and Simulation (M&S) of complex technical solutions.

Serving as the M&S Lead, this person will join a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm 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.

In this role, you should anticipate:
Working on advanced missile weapon design within an advanced hypersonic missile program
Leveraging experience in weapon system and subsystem modeling, including creating and using synthetic environments to stimulate simulated hardware
Collaborating with subsystem and software engineers to integrate MATLAB models, C++ models, and tactical software into simulations
Applying proficiency in C++ and MATLAB to develop, verify, and validate models and simulations
Communicating technical results effectively and working collaboratively across teams

Job Responsibilities and Modeling & Simulation Engineer tasks, 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 a related discipline, such as 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, and/or Fortran
Professionally demonstrated the ability to develop and/or verify/validate complex vehicle models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations
Professionally demonstrated strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations

Security Clearance / Work Authorization:
To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to ====.
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 obtain, and maintain, a government issued Top 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 technical task leadership, completion coordination, and collaborative development environment of small or medium sized integrated product teams with schedule or completion reporting
Experience performing one or more of the following technical GNC assignments:
- Develop and analyze algorithms such as guidance, navigation, autopilot, inertial tracking, and servo control algorithms
- Develop and/or verify/validate complex vehicle models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations
- Demonstrated strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations
- Develop, verify and validate complex Electro Optical / InfraRed and/or Radio Frequency sensor models
- 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 12+ years applicable to advanced modeling and simulation of complex systems

EEO

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.

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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.

Other Important Information

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.

Work Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

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 $145,200 - $255,990. 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.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $167,000 - $289,340. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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