Guidance/Navigation/Control Engineering - E2

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Sunnyvale seeks a guidance, navigation and control engineer to design, develop, implement, verify and test algorithms for spaceflight applications, including guidance laws and 6-DoF vehicle models.

The role requires strong math skills, experience with MATLAB/Simulink and programming languages, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment; active Secret clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with GNC or modeling and simulation assignments from coursework or work.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Fortran, C++, Python.
• Strong math skills in linear algebra, statistics, trigonometry.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Fortran

C++

Python

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Fortran

C++

Python

Job description

Standard Job Description

Designs, develops, implements, verifies and tests algorithms to perform guidance, navigation and control of aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles and upper stages during powered and coast phases of flight, earth orbit, interplanetary cruise and orbital insertion, as well as during staging events. Navigation functions include the statistical processing of measured data points and their substitution into algorithms simulating physical reality. Guidance functions include the formulation of specific equations and control laws to achieve a desired position in space. Control design and analyses processes consist of the development of the control requirements for aircraft, launch vehicles and/or spacecraft.

Standard Job Description

Designs, develops, implements, verifies and tests algorithms to perform guidance, navigation and control of aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles and upper stages during powered and coast phases of flight, earth orbit, interplanetary cruise and orbital insertion, as well as during staging events. Navigation functions include the statistical processing of measured data points and their substitution into algorithms simulating physical reality. Guidance functions include the formulation of specific equations and control laws to achieve a desired position in space. Control design and analyses processes consist of the development of the control requirements for aircraft, launch vehicles and/or spacecraft.

Basic Qualifications

Generally has 1+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline. 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: develop and analyze algorithms such as guidance, navigation, autopilot, inertial tracking, and servo control algorithms, develop and/or verify/validate complex vehicle models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations, demonstrate strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations.

• Experience with software, simulation and programming languages (ex. MATLAB/Simulink, Fortran, C++, Python etc.)
• Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams by leveraging excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize schedules and tasking to accomplish multiple goals in a fixed time period
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment

Desired Skills

• Knowledge/experience with GNC control theory and physical modeling related to spacecraft and/or missile systems
• Ability to coordinate integration activities across a team that performs missile GNC design and analysis tasks
• Demonstrated experience with missile simulation and tool development, maintenance and use for performance analysis. Strong understanding of modeling principles.
• Experience in weapon system and/or sensor modeling.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors and customers.
• Experience evaluating system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements
• Active Secret clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $101400.00 - $188200.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.