Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Intel Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a GNC Engineer to join their innovative team, specializing in Modeling and Simulation. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects involving missile simulations and system performance evaluations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering or computer science, with proficiency in C++, Matlab, or Python. The company values inclusivity and offers competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits, making it a great place to grow your career while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance safety and security.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Flexible Schedules

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Pay

Qualifications

• Intermediate proficiency in C++, Matlab, or Python required.
• Strong mathematical skills in linear algebra and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Design and document requirements for models and simulations.
• Develop, verify, and validate complex models and simulations.

Skills

C++

Matlab

Python

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Applied Mathematics

Tools

Linux

Git

Job description

Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Lockheed Martin is a company that applies its passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. They prioritize their employees, offering diverse career opportunities, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. The company fosters an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

Job Description: Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control division seeks a GNC Engineer specializing in Modeling and Simulation. This role involves joining a team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers working on various contracts and internal research and development (IRAD) projects.

Responsibilities:

• Model and Simulation Design and Documentation: Design and document the requirements and architecture for models and simulations.
• Model and Simulation Development and Verification/Validation: Develop, verify, and validate complex models and simulations, including missile 6-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) simulations and effects-based simulations.
• System Performance Evaluation: Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments, verifying system and subsystem-level requirements.
• Analysis and Testing: Perform critical studies, analyses, and test activities.
• Ground and Flight Test Support: Support ground and flight test efforts, including Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) activities.
• Program Reviews and Technical Interchange Meetings: Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and external customers.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship: Required to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance.
• Security Clearance:** Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance prior to starting.
• Onsite Work:** Willingness to work onsite in a classified area or lab environment.
• Education:** College degree or higher in computer science, physics, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, or a similar field.
• C++ Proficiency:** Demonstrated intermediate proficiency in C++.
• Matlab/Python Proficiency:** Demonstrated intermediate proficiency in Matlab or Python.
• GNC/M&S Experience:** Demonstrated ability to perform at least one of the following tasks based on coursework or professional experience:
• Development and analysis of algorithms (guidance, navigation, autopilot, inertial tracking, servo control).
• Development, verification, or validation of complex vehicle models and simulations (e.g., missile 6-DOF simulations).
• Strong mathematical skills (linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, coordinate transformations).
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills:** Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Desired Skills:

• Active U.S. DoD Secret Clearance:** A significant advantage.
• Linux Experience:** Experience operating in Linux environments.
• Agile Development Experience:** Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Preflight/Postflight Analysis:** Ability to perform preflight system performance assessment and post-flight verification analyses.
• Real-time Algorithm Deployment:** Experience deploying algorithms that meet real-time performance requirements.
• DevOps/DevSecOps Experience: Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and software version control (e.g., Git).

Relocation: Relocation assistance is possible.

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