Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer (Senior, Level III) - Secret jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 1 day ago

Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer (Senior, Level III) - Secret

positionHuntsville, AL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date3+ years exp

Lockheed Martin Space is a leader in aerospace innovation, striving to harness the full potential of space. The GNC Sr Engineer will join the Simulation and Performance team to design and optimize guidance and control systems for the Next Generation Interceptor program.

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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

GN&C subsystem dynamicsMATLAB/SimulinkC++PythonLinuxAgile DevOpsHWIL integrationModel-based software developmentCommunicationInterpersonal skillsTeam player

Required

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
At least 3+ years of related experience
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

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.
dateFounded in 1912
location
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.lockheedmartin.com

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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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