Controls Research Scientist, Senior Staff

Lockheed Martin; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Controls Research Scientist to join their innovative team. This role involves designing and implementing cutting-edge control systems for aerospace applications, including spacecraft and directed energy missions. You will collaborate with experts in the field, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of technology. If you have a passion for aerospace and a strong analytical skill set, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• Experience with control system design for flight aerospace systems.
• Fluency with MATLAB and Simulink for algorithm development.
• Background in linear algebra and 3D coordinate transforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control system architecture for various missions.
• Conduct research and development of control systems algorithms.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Skills

Control system design

Electro-optical sensors

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++ programming

Linear algebra

3D coordinate transforms

Target detection and tracking

Education

PhD in related discipline

Masters in related discipline

Bachelors in related discipline

Tools

Real-time software programming

Kalman Filters

MIMO controls

Job description

Controls Research Scientist, Senior Staff

Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space.
At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to think big, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We are searching for an experienced Controls Research Scientist at the Senior Staff level to join our exceptional team. In this role you will support a range of programs from optical, navigation, directed energy, and RF by performing research, analysis, design and development of control systems algorithms and software. Some areas of responsibility include:

• Control system architecture design and implementation for spacecraft, missiles, and directed energy missions
• Advanced control and stabilization concepts
• Line of sight control
• Dynamics, Orbits, and PNT
• Jitter rejection and compensation
• Target detection, tracking, and filtering

We are seeking someone who demonstrates genuine interest in these subjects and who is eager to work with respected experts in the field, as well as mentor more junior engineers. You should demonstrate the ability able to work effectively and thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. We are looking for a colleague with strong communication skills and an excellent analytical skill set who enjoys working in a dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment.

You would typically have a related PhD with 9-15 years of professional experience, a Masters with 12-18 years, or a Bachelors with 14-20 years.

US Citizenship is required with the ability to acquire and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience with control system design and/or analysis on flight aerospace systems
• Demonstrated experience with electro-optical sensors and/or optical systems
• Math background to include linear algebra, matrix math, and/or 3D coordinate transforms
• Fluency with MATLAB and/or Simulink
• Real time software programming (e.g. C/C++ or similar)
• US Citizenship with the ability to acquire and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
Desired Skills:
• PhD in related discipline
• Knowledge/experience with control of optical
systems including line of sight pointing, fast steering
mirrors, gimbal systems, jitter/beamwalk
controls, target acquisition and tracking.
• Experience with filtering, estimation, and tracking (Kalman Filters, Multi-Target Tracking)
• Knowledge/experience with multi-input-multioutput
(MIMO) controls and advanced control
methods.
• Autonomy enabled control solutions
• Experience and/or ability developing new technologies, driving from new concept formulation and development through to demonstration of the concept in prototype testing or field demonstration
• Current TS/SCI clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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 $128,400 - $226,435. 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 $147,700 - $255,990. 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.
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. They’re 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 Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ 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: Yes
Career Area: Guidance, Navigation and Control
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

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