Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer - Orlando, FL

Overview

You will be the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer for our Missiles and Fire Control team in Orlando, FL. Our team is responsible for designing, integrating, and testing innovative GNC solutions for missile and fire control products, and this role will contribute to the development of complex algorithm solutions.

What You Will Be Doing

As the GNC Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, integrating, and testing GNC, tracking, and servo control algorithm solutions, as well as developing and validating complex models and simulations. You will work with a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers to support various contracts and IRADs.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Designing, integrating, and testing GNC algorithm solutions for missile and fire control products

- Developing and validating complex models and simulations, such as 6-degree-of-freedom simulations and effects-based simulations

- Evaluating system performance in complex scenarios and environments

- Supporting ground and flight test efforts, including Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) activities

- Collaborating with internal leadership and external customers to support program reviews and technical interchange meetings

Why Join Us

We're looking for a talented and innovative GNC Engineer to join our team in Orlando, FL. If you're a motivated and detail-oriented engineer with a passion for GNC systems, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, collaborate with a highly skilled team, and contribute to the success of our Missiles and Fire Control programs. You will have the chance to develop your skills, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a team that is making a difference in the world.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

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Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must have a degree in computer science, physics, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, or similar with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.

• Candidate must have demonstrated the ability to perform one or more of the following Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) or Modeling and Simulation (M&S) assignments based on completed course work or professional experience:

o Develop and analyze algorithms such as guidance, navigation, autopilot, inertial tracking, and servo control algorithms

o Develop and/or verify/validate complex vehicle models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations

o Demonstrate experience in one or more of the following languages: C++, Matlab, Python

o Demonstrate strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations.

** An Interim Secret Clearance is needed to start, therefore you must be a US Citizen.

Desired skills

• Prefer candidates with advanced degree in related discipline

• Experience developing and analyzing algorithms related to signal/image processing

• Proficiency with C++ programming, Matlab, Python, and Linux

• Ability to perform preflight system performance assessment and post flight verification analyses

• Experience designing and analyzing target tracking and terrestrial navigation systems

• Experience with optimal state estimation filters such as extended Kalman filters (EKF)

• Demonstrated skills in probability, statistics, and Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Experience with Model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

• Experience deploying algorithms that satisfy real-time performance requirements

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.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information

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 Schedule Information

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.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $97,100 - $171,235. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s 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 and New York is $111,700 - $193,660. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s 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.