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Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago

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

positionLittleton Colorado
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$101K/yr - $178K/yr
date3+ years exp

Lockheed Martin Space is a leader in the space industry, focusing on innovative technologies and solutions. The Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer will contribute to the design, analysis, and testing of GN&C systems for spacecraft, ensuring mission success through rigorous simulation and validation.

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Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Perform spacecraft controls design, analysis, simulation, and testing activities
Develop and validate GN&C algorithms and flight software
Utilize simulation and programming tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, C++, Python)
Apply Kalman Filtering and Attitude Determination techniques to mission design
Support hardware integration and mission operations in a dynamic, team-oriented environment

Qualification

Spacecraft controls designMATLAB/SimulinkC++PythonKalman FilteringAttitude DeterminationFlight software developmentJitter analysisGN&C hardware suiteMission operations experienceTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Minimum of 3+ years of related experience
Post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline
Strong experience in spacecraft controls design, analysis, simulation, and test
Experience with simulation and programming tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, C++, Python
Experience with Kalman Filtering and Attitude Determination
U.S. Citizen
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI (adjudicated or eligibility)
Top Secret security clearance with adjudicated SCI (i.e. TS/SCI) required prior to start
Willing to consent to Polygraph Examination
Successful completion of customer required Polygraph Examination with favorable results is required for long term employment on this program

Preferred

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly
Experience with flight software development and autocode to C++
Jitter analysis experience (highly desired)
Familiarity with a GN&C hardware suite for space applications
Mission operations experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors, and customers

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
web-link
https://www.lockheedmartin.com

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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