GNC Modeling & Simulation Engineer Senior - Grand Prairie, TX jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

GNC Modeling & Simulation Engineer Senior - Grand Prairie, TX

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide. They are seeking a Senior GNC Modeling & Simulation Engineer who will specialize in the design, development, verification, and validation of complex models and simulations for missile systems.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

C++MatlabModelingSimulationGuidance Navigation ControlPythonLinuxAgile developmentDevOpsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Must have a BS degree or above in computer science, physics, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, or similar
Interim clearance is required to start for this position therefore, you must be a US Citizen
Must have demonstrated at least a foundational level of proficiency in C++
Must have demonstrated at least an intermediate level of proficiency in Matlab or Python
Must have demonstrated the ability to perform one or more of the following Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) or Modeling and Simulation (M&S) assignments based on completed course work or professional experience: Develop and analyze algorithms such as guidance, navigation, autopilot, inertial tracking, and servo control algorithms
Must have demonstrated the ability to perform one or more of the following Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) or Modeling and Simulation (M&S) assignments based on completed course work or professional experience: Develop and/or verify/validate complex vehicle models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations
Must have demonstrated the ability to perform one or more of the following Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) or Modeling and Simulation (M&S) assignments based on completed course work or professional experience: Demonstrate strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations
Willing to work onsite in a classified area or lab environment

Preferred

Experience operating in Linux environments
Experience with Agile development
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
Strong written/verbal communication and organizational and interpersonal skills

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

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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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