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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer (Staff, Level IV) - Top Secret

Lockheed Martin Space is a leader in the aerospace sector, focusing on innovative solutions for space technology. The Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer will design and optimize GN&C subsystems, develop high-fidelity simulation models, and lead a team to ensure successful program execution and performance assessments.

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Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and optimize GN&C subsystem dynamics and control systems using MATLAB/Simulink
Develop and verify high-fidelity simulation models in MATLAB/Simulink and C++ environments
Support system integration, test, and verification activities to ensure subsystem performance meets program requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the program life cycle, from requirements through verification and validation
Contribute to mission operations and post-launch performance assessments, as needed
Lead small team of engineers to execute on program in meeting program milestones and supporting system level design reviews
Own the GNC subsystem output including plan for PDR,CDR, SIQT, Delivery and Launch of various vehicles through design life cycle

Qualification

MATLAB/SimulinkC++Aerospace EngineeringPythonKalman FilterMulti-body dynamicsGN&C hardware suiteAgile FrameworkCommunication skills

Required

At least 5+ years of related experience
Post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline, such as Aerospace Engineering or other related field

Preferred

Experience with CORESIM/SIMULINK
Experience with flight software development and autocode to C++ and Python
Attitude Determination and Kalman Filter Experience
Multi-body dynamics experience
Familiarity with a GN&C hardware suite for space applications
Experience going through a spacecraft program life cycle encompassing requirements generation, design, analysis, integration, verification, and testing of the GN&C subsystem for space applications including mission operations
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
Agile Framework especially Product Owner Task and Responsibility

Company

Lockheed Martin

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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

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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