Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer (Senior, Level III) - Secret
Lockheed Martin Space is a leader in space technology and innovation. The GNC Senior Engineer will join the Simulation and Performance team to design and optimize guidance, navigation, and control systems for missile defense applications.
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Responsibilities
Design, analyze, and optimize GN&C subsystem dynamics and control systems using MATLAB/Simulink, C++, and Python
Develop, verify, and integrate high-fidelity simulation models into 6-DOF C++ simulations, Matlab/Simulink environments, and Linux-based HPC or VM systems
Modify and build code in C++, C, Python, Fortran, Matlab/Simulink, Linux shell, and YAML, and create unit tests to ensure model and software quality
Support system integration, test, and verification activities to confirm subsystem performance meets program requirements
Work in an Agile DevOps environment leveraging Docker, containerization, and Kubernetes deployments
Collaborate with performance analysts, flight software teams, and customers throughout the program life cycle, including mission operations and post-launch performance assessments
Qualification
Required
Professional experience in Modeling and Simulation with emphasis in Guidance, Navigation, and Control algorithms
Experience with Matlab/Simulink and model development
Experience in Python and C++
Experience in one or more of the following: 1) Tactical flight software development, 2) Missile algorithm development, and/or 3) System performance analysis
To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen
Qualified applicants must possess at minimum a currently Active Secret security clearance to be considered
Selected candidates will be required to maintain a minimum level, government issued Secret clearance for long term employment on this program
Successful applicants generally have at least 3+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline, such as Aerospace Engineering or other related field
Preferred
Experience working in the development phase of a missile defense program on modeling and simulation or software
Experience with GitLab, gcovr, gtest, Digital.ai Agility (VersionOne), Clang, Jira, or other Agile and DevOps tools
Experience implementing real-time simulation in a hardware-in-the-loop laboratory
Highly proficient with the following programming languages: Matlab, C++, C, Fortran 77, Python, Linux, YAML
Experience with some of the following: image and sensor processing algorithms, target tracking algorithms, physics-based modeling or electro-optical sensors
HWIL and hardware/software integration experience
Experience with model based software development using Simulink (autocoding) and Gitlab
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
Demonstrated ability as a team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships with team members
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
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