Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer (Senior, Level III)
Highlands Ranch, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLockheed Martin Space is a leader in innovative space technologies, focusing on enhancing security and connectivity through advanced solutions. The role involves designing and analyzing spacecraft control systems, developing GN&C algorithms, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of hardware and software solutions.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, analyze, and simulate spacecraft control systems, including attitude determination and Kalman filtering
Develop and validate GN&C algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink, C++, and Python
Perform hardware in the loop and flight software testing to verify control performance
Contribute to flight software development and auto code generation to C++
Conduct jitter and performance analyses for high precision missions
Collaborate with cross functional engineers, mission operators, and customers to integrate GN&C hardware suites
Communicate technical concepts clearly to peers, management, subcontractors, and customers
Build and maintain simulation models that reflect real world spacecraft dynamics
Implement and tune Kalman filters and attitude determination algorithms
Execute test plans, capture data, and produce verification reports
Generate and review technical documentation, including requirement specifications and design reviews
Support rapid iteration cycles in a fast paced, collaborative environment
Provide technical briefings and status updates to stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle
Qualification
Required
3+ years of related experience
Design, analyze, and simulate spacecraft control systems, including attitude determination and Kalman filtering
Develop and validate GN&C algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink, C++, and Python
Perform hardware in the loop and flight software testing to verify control performance
Contribute to flight software development and auto code generation to C++
Conduct jitter and performance analyses for high precision missions
Collaborate with cross functional engineers, mission operators, and customers to integrate GN&C hardware suites
Communicate technical concepts clearly to peers, management, subcontractors, and customers
Build and maintain simulation models that reflect real world spacecraft dynamics
Implement and tune Kalman filters and attitude determination algorithms
Execute test plans, capture data, and produce verification reports
Generate and review technical documentation, including requirement specifications and design reviews
Support rapid iteration cycles in a fast paced, collaborative environment
Provide technical briefings and status updates to stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle
Preferred
5+ years of related professional experience
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline focusing on control system design & analysis
Possess active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly
Experience with flight software development and autocode to C++
Jitter Analysis Experience (highly desired)
Familiarity with a GN&C hardware suite for space applications
Mission operations experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment
Demonstrated good communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors and customers
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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