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) Controls Technical Specialist who will perform technical execution scope associated with flight vehicle control system design, algorithm development, software integration, sensor system modeling & analysis, performance analysis, hardware integrated testing, and weapons system verification within the Theater Strike Weapon Systems (TSWS) and Strategic Missile Defense (SMD) portfolios. Anchored by the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program, the portfolio is undergoing rapid growth associated with multiple product lifecycle phases within CPS and several peer development program efforts.
In this role, you should anticipate:
Working on advanced missile control system architecture, design, integration, testing, and analysis within hypersonic weapon system programs
Leveraging past experience in weapon system and missile system/subsystem development and analysis to shape current and future program execution
Collaborating with program managers, systems and software engineering or engineering leaders to delivery component(s)/subsystem(s), designs, and analysis to programs
Provides programmatic direction to engineering staff and team(s), collaborates on execution, analysis, design/peer reviews
Applying proficiency in C++ and MATLAB to develop, verify, validate, and perform analysis, review analysis artifacts of others, assess data products, and delivery technical summary briefings
Communicating technical results effectively and working collaboratively across teams, working groups, review boards, and technical execution teams
Support Agile execution of programs and projects through planning/backlog development, increment execution, and coordination/review of junior staff assignments
Job Responsibilities and Controls Specialist tasks, will include:
Develop and review data packages, analysis, and presentations for working groups, review board
Coordinate internal efforts and external elements to develop, verify, and validate both complex simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations (6-DOF), hardware test architectures/environments, flight algorithms development, stability and control analyses, software integration, and flight algorithms software verification to achieve weapon system performance
Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements
Perform and align staff execution for critical studies, analyses, and test activities
Support hardware subsystem technical staff in the requirements, analysis, integration, verification, and hardware testing of control actuation systems in flight representatives simulation and hardware test environments.
Successful applicants generally have at least 9+ 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.
Strong foundation in missile flight dynamics, stability, and/or maneuvering
Expertise in control theory (E.g. classical, state space, optimal, robust, adaptive)
Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink for modeling, linearization, and/or Monte Carlo analysis
Knowledge of software methods or standards including safety critical items and/or version control systems (Git, Gitlab, Artifact repos)
Ability to develop and execute unit, integration, and/or system level test plans (HIL, SIL, flight test)
Strong written and oral communication skills for cross functional teams and senior leadership
Experience with real time embedded software and/or model based code generation
Proficiency with high fidelity simulation tools and experience designing and/or maintaining control system models
Security Clearance / Work Authorization:
To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to ====.
Secret clearance is required to start employment.
Selected candidates will be required to obtain, and maintain, a government issued Secret clearance for long term employment on this program.
Desired skills
Skill Expectations:
Direct experience with thrust vector control (hydraulic, electromechanical, flexible nozzle, RCS) actuation systems
Experience with real time embedded software and model based code generation
Experience in the planning and execution of hardware test or flight test campaigns, including stability and control analysis, launch criteria evaluation, telemetry handling, and post test analysis or reconstruction
Understanding of Range Safety and MIL STD 882 system safety/hazard analysis processes
Real time implementation and optimization of control algorithms within embedded software or firmware applications
Experience in development and integration of a high-fidelity vehicle simulation including thrust vector control and bending structural dynamics
Demonstrated experience with test and tactical flight algorithm performance evaluation in the frequency and time domains
Proficiency in hardware in the loop (HIL) test environments that faithfully emulate actuator dynamics, sensor noise, and fault conditions for software verification
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 $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.
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 $142,000 - $246,100. 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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