GNC Hardware Engineer - Star Tracker (Staff, Level IV) - Secret jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 3 days ago

GNC Hardware Engineer - Star Tracker (Staff, Level IV) - Secret

positionPossible
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$124K/yr - $218K/yr
date5+ years exp

Lockheed Martin Space is a leader in the space domain, focused on harnessing the potential of space for innovation and security. The role involves being part of an engineering team responsible for GNC hardware, particularly star tracker hardware, with responsibilities spanning from development to integration and collaboration with external partners.

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Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Support multiple programs within LM Space, focusing on NGI star tracker hardware
Work with a variety of subject matter experts to ensure the complete success of the hardware
Collaborate with external entities, such as customers and suppliers, and include periods of necessary business travel

Qualification

GNC subsystem familiarityHardware development experienceSupplier management experienceBachelor's Degree in EngineeringStar tracker familiarityTest failuresExperience presenting to leadershipMissile navigationCommunication skillsDocumentation

Required

Familiarity with GNC subsystem components and applications
Experience working with hardware development, including build, test, and integration
Strong written and verbal communications skills
To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen
Final Secret clearance is required to start employment. Applicants must possess a currently active Secret security clearance to be considered qualified
Selected candidates will be required to maintain a government issued Secret clearance for long term employment on this program
Successful applicants generally have at least 5+ years of related experience

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or other related engineering degree
Experience with working on hardware non-conformances and test failures
Experience with technically managing suppliers to execute to program requirements and needs
Experience reviewing analyses, manufacturing, test, and hardware delivery documentation
Experience developing charts and presenting to program leadership and customer
Familiarity with star tracker or other optical hardware and performance
Familiarity with missile navigation

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

Funding

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

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