Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking engineers to design, develop, implement, verify and test complex guidance, navigation and control algorithms for aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles and upper stages. The role covers powered and coast phases, Earth orbit, interplanetary cruise and staging events, with emphasis on accurate data processing and robust control laws.

The position requires a STEM degree and 5+ years in related fields, with strong math, simulation and software skills (MATLAB, Python, C++,

Qualifications

• BS in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, physics, CS, applied math or similar STEM degree.
• 5+ years of professional experience in a relevant field.
• Strong mathematical capabilities: linear algebra, dynamics, coordinate frame transformations, and state estimation.
• Experience with simulation and test environments (6-DOF IFS, HWIL, flight tests).
• Proficiency in Git with MATLAB, Python, C++, FORTRAN, or Ada.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, implements, verifies and tests algorithms for guidance, navigation and control of spacecraft and launch vehicles.
• Verify algorithms for powered and coast phases, orbital maneuvers and staging events.
• Develop control requirements for aircraft, launch vehicles and spacecraft.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

Git

Kalman filter

Linear algebra

State estimation

Linux

Communication skills

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

HWIL

6-DOF IFS

Flight tests

Job description

Lockheed Martin is seeking engineers to design, develop, implement, verify and test complex guidance, navigation and control algorithms for aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles and upper stages. The role covers powered and coast phases, Earth orbit, interplanetary cruise and staging events, with emphasis on accurate data processing and robust control laws.

The position requires a STEM degree and 5+ years in related fields, with strong math, simulation and software skills (MATLAB, Python, C++,