Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer - Orlando, FL

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves designing and testing advanced algorithms for missile and fire control systems, ensuring high performance in complex scenarios. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in algorithm development, proficiency in programming languages like C++, Matlab, and Python, and a solid understanding of mathematics. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology while working in a collaborative environment. If you are eager to tackle complex challenges and make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Relocation Available

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant fields like engineering or computer science is required.
• Experience in GNC or M&S assignments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and test GNC algorithms for missile control products.
• Support ground and flight test efforts including HWIL activities.

Skills

Algorithm Development

Guidance and Navigation

C++

Matlab

Python

Mathematics

Signal/Image Processing

Real-time Performance Assessment

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Applied Mathematics

Tools

Linux

Job description

Job ID: 691524BR

Date posted: Apr. 14, 2025
Description:At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. We are seeking an emerging Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer who will join a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers supporting various contracts and IRADs within Missiles and Fire Control. GNC Engineer tasks include:

1. Design, integrate, and test GNC, tracking, and/or servo control algorithm solutions for missile and fire control products
2. Develop, verify, and validate both complex models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations (6-DOF) and effects-based simulations
3. Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements
4. Perform critical studies, analyses, and test activities
5. Support ground and flight test efforts including Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) activities
6. Support program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and/or external customers

Basic Qualifications:

1. Candidate must have a degree in computer science, physics, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, or similar
2. 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:
   
   1. Develop and analyze algorithms such as guidance, navigation, autopilot, inertial tracking, and servo control algorithms
   2. Develop and/or verify/validate complex vehicle models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations
   3. Demonstrate experience in one or more of the following languages: C++, Matlab, Python
   4. Demonstrate strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations

Desired Skills:

1. Experience developing and analyzing algorithms related to signal/image processing
2. Proficiency with C++ programming, Matlab, Python, and Linux
3. Ability to perform preflight system performance assessment and post flight verification analyses
4. Experience designing and analyzing target tracking and terrestrial navigation systems
5. Experience with optimal state estimation filters such as extended Kalman filters (EKF)
6. Demonstrated skills in probability, statistics, and Design of Experiments (DOE)
7. Experience with Model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
8. Experience deploying algorithms that satisfy real-time performance requirements

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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
Experience Level: 4 yr and up College
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Guidance, Navigation and Control
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First