Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer (Level II) - ...

Description: About Lockheed Martin Space: Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more u2014 we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. Weu2019re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Securityu00ae vision. Weu2019re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. Weu2019re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And weu2019re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you - - - About the Role: As a GNC Engineer, you will join the GN&C team on the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program. In this role, you may be involved in many of the following activities: u2022 Apply missile guidance, navigation, and control expertise to modeling and simulation u2022 Integrate Matlab/Simulink models into a 6-DOF C++ simulation u2022 Develop high fidelity models and simulation software u2022 Develop new source code in C++ and Python u2022 Modify code in C++, C, Matlab, Simulink, Fortran, Python, Linux shell, and YAML u2022 Create unit tests u2022 Implement simulation software on a high performance computing cluster including Linux systems or VMs u2022 Work in an Agile DevOps environment with Docker/Container and Kubernetes deployment u2022 Collaborate with the performance critical thinkers, Flight Software team, and customer u2022 Signal and Data Processing - - - You can learn more about Lockheed Martinu2019s competitive and comprehensive benefits package by visiting this link. ( Basic Qualifications: Skill Requirements: u2022 Broad technical skills such as rigid body dynamics, control theory, and/or computer programming. u2022 Proven experience using Matlab and/or Simulink for simulations, analysis of feedback control systems, closed loop guidance, or navigation algorithms. u2022 Demonstrate strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and/or coordinate transformation. u2022 Ability to clearly document analysis results in presentation slides and engineering memos u2022 Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. Security Clearance / Work Authorization: u2022 To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen. u2022 Qualified applicants must possess at minimum a currently Active Secret security clearance to be considered. u2022 Selected candidates will be required to maintain a minimum level, government issued Secret clearance for long term employment on this program. Desired Skills: u2022 Experience with simulations and physics-based modeling u2022 Experience with state estimation and navigation algorithms, including Extended Kalman Filters u2022 Experience with kinematics using Euler Angles and Quaternions u2022 Experience constructing pointing budgets u2022 Experience with autopilot design and linear stability analysis u2022 Experience with missile or missile defense systems, particularly the THAAD algorithms and flight software u2022 Experience with C++ development and Gitlab u2022 Experience with FORTRAN and 6DOF simulations u2022 Experience with model based software development using Simulink (autocoding) u2022 Excellent written and verbal communication skills u2022 Strong interpersonal skills u2022 Demonstrated ability as a team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships with team members. u2022 Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors and customers. Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $82,900 - $146,165. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidateu2019s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $95,300 - $165,255. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidateu2019s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. Theyu2019re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martinu2019s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customersu2019 toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories. Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: SPACE Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Guidance, Navigation and Control Type: Full-Time Shift: First

Created: 2026-01-26