Avionics Navigation Systems Engineer Staff

Lockheed Martin; Town of Waverly (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin RMS is seeking a Navigation Systems Engineer in Owego, NY. You will lead design, integration, and verification of navigation solutions for aerospace systems, coordinating with software, suppliers, and program management to ensure mission readiness.

The role requires experience with GNSS/INS and system verification, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Join a team delivering high‑performance navigation architectures for demanding programs.

Qualifications

• Experience with navigation systems (EGI, GPS, RNP/RNAV, Terrain Avoidance, Radio Nav).
• Broad systems engineering experience including architecture, design, requirements, CONOPS, verification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD government clearance at the Secret level.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve navigation system architectures (e.g., GNSS, INS, Sensor Fusion, Kalman filtering).
• Interface with cross‑functional teams—software, supplier, program management, and customers.
• Capture, trace, and verify system requirements using DOORS; ensure MIL STD compliance.
• Contribute to system design and requirements development to align with customer needs.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve software and system‑level defects to maintain mission readiness.

Skills

Navigation systems

Systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Systems, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or related STEM

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Job Description

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), we are at the forefront of cutting‑edge technology and mission‑critical systems. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that safeguard national security and advance the defense, aerospace, and technology industries. By upholding the highest standards of integrity, performance, and visionary thinking, we set new benchmarks for reliability and excellence in mission systems.

The Navigation Systems Engineer will lead the design, development, integration, and verification of cutting‑edge navigation solutions for aerospace systems. This role works within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑performance, resilient navigation architectures that meet stringent mission and safety requirements.

• 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.

Location: Owego, NY. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret‑level government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Who You Are

• An innovative mindset, capable of finding solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• A commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and a dedication to delivering high‑quality results.
• Systems thinking with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to operate in high‑tempo, cross‑functional environments.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and mission success.

Why Join Us

At Lockheed Martin, your career will be shaped by leadership opportunities, cutting‑edge projects, and continuous learning. As a lead engineer, you will help shape the future of mission and avionics systems while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience with navigation (EGI, GPS, RNP/RNAV, Terrain Avoidance, Radio Nav, TCAA, 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or related STEM discipline from an accredited college.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD government clearance at the Secret level.