Guidance/Navigation/Control Engineering Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

FSAs

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a seasoned Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) System Architect and algorithm developer to lead flight vehicle control design, algorithm development, and software integration for CPS/SMD portfolios. Expect collaboration with program managers, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership to deliver robust GNC solutions.

You will apply C++ and MATLAB skills to develop, verify, and analyze complex control models, perform hardware-in-the-loop testing,

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong foundation in missile flight dynamics, stability, and/or maneuvering.
• Expertise in Control Theory and Missile Guidance Law.
• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink for modeling, linearization, and/or Monte Carlo analysis.
• Knowledge of software methods or standards including safety critical items and/or version control systems (Git, Gitlab, Artifact repos).
• Strong written and oral communication skills for cross functional teams and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Working on advanced missile control system architecture, design, integration, testing, and analysis within hypersonic weapon system and other Advanced programs.
• Collaborating with program managers and engineers to deliver components/subsystems, designs, and analyses to programs.
• Providing programmatic direction to engineering staff and teams; collaborating on execution and design reviews.
• Applying proficiency in C++ and MATLAB to develop, verify, validate, and perform analysis, and deliver technical briefings.
• Communicating technical results effectively across teams, working groups, review boards, and technical execution teams.

Skills

Aerospace Eng degree

Flight dynamics

Control theory

MATLAB/Simulink

Git / Gitlab / repos

Communication skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

Gitlab

Artifact repos

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, 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.

About The Role We are seeking an experienced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) System Architect and Algorithm developer who will perform technical execution scope associated with flight vehicle control system design, algorithm development, software integration, sensor system modeling & analysis, performance analysis, hardware integrated testing, and weapons system verification within the Theater Strike Weapon Systems (TSWS) and Strategic Missile Defense (SMD) portfolios. Anchored by the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program, the portfolio is undergoing rapid growth associated with multiple product lifecycle phases within CPS and several related Advanced development program efforts.

In This Role, You Should Anticipate

• Working on advanced missile control system architecture, design, integration, testing, and analysis within hypersonic weapon system and other Advanced programs
• Leveraging past experience in weapon system and missile system/subsystem development and analysis to shape current and future program execution
• Collaborating with program managers, systems and software engineering or engineering leaders to delivery component(s)/subsystem(s), designs, and analysis to programs
• Provides programmatic direction to engineering staff and team(s), collaborates on execution, analysis, design/peer reviews
• Applying proficiency in C++ and MATLAB to develop, verify, validate, and perform analysis, review analysis artifacts of others, assess data products, and delivery technical summary briefings
• Communicating technical results effectively and working collaboratively across teams, working groups, review boards, and technical execution teams

Basic Qualifications

• Skill Requirements:
  • B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong foundation in missile flight dynamics, stability, and/or maneuvering
  • Expertise in Control Theory and Missile Guidance Law
  • Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink for modeling, linearization, and/or Monte Carlo analysis
  • Knowledge of software methods or standards including safety critical items and/or version control systems (Git, Gitlab, Artifact repos)
  • Strong written and oral communication skills for cross functional teams and senior leadership

Desired Skills

• Skill Requirements:
  • Advanced Concept GNC & System design architecture development
  • IRAD/CRAD development experience
  • Proposal writing and analysis experience
  • Experience in Subcontractor management: defining technical requirements, reviewing subcontractor proposals, evaluating alternatives, and validating deliverables.
  • Experience with real time embedded software and/or model based code generation
  • Weapons system and missile system architecture and design experience
  • Proficiency with high fidelity simulation & analysis tools
  • Professional experience with 9+ years applicable GNC focus associated with Weapon System product lifecycle

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $185400.00 - $344400.00

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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.