Senior GNC Systems Architect — Missile Flight Control

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

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,