Avionics Navigation Systems Engineer jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 23 hours ago

Avionics Navigation Systems Engineer

Lockheed Martin is a leader in defense and aerospace technology, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that enhance national security. The Avionics Navigation Systems Engineer will lead the design and development of advanced navigation systems for aerospace applications, working with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with stringent requirements. This role involves defining system architectures, capturing requirements, and resolving defects to maintain mission readiness.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, integration, and verification of navigation solutions for aerospace systems
Define and evolve navigation system architectures e.g., GNSS, INS, Sensor Fusion (Kalman filtering, Bayesian methods)
Interface with cross functional teams - software, supplier, program management, and customers to align technical solutions with program goals
Capture, trace, and verify system requirements using DOORS or equivalent tools; ensure compliance with MIL STD and customer specifications
Contribute to system design and requirements development, ensuring system architectures, interfaces, and behaviors align with customer and program needs
Identify, analyze, and resolve software and system-level defects to maintain mission readiness and reliability

Qualification

Navigation systems experienceSystems engineering experienceIntegrationTestingModel Based Systems EngineeringMATLABRF principlesLeadership capabilitiesMentorship capabilitiesAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Experience with navigation (EGI, GPS, RNP/RNAV, Terrain Avoidance, Radio Nav, and/or Traffic Collision Avoidance, etc.) and/or Identification Systems (IFF, etc.)
Broad systems engineering experience (e.g. system architecture and design, systems documentation, system requirements, CONOPS, systems verification)
Experience integrating and testing hardware and/or software
Proven ability to work effectively and collaborate in a team environment
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or related STEM discipline from an accredited college
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD government clearance at the Secret level

Preferred

Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., SysML, Cameo)
Broad understanding of RF principles and antenna design
Leadership and mentorship capabilities
Experience with MATLAB, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429
Knowledge of civil certification regulations, requirements, and processes (e.g., RTCA, FAA, ICAO, etc.)
Current active Secret security clearance

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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