Senior Missile Systems Engineer - Trajectory & Simulation

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Littleton, CO, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer for Missile Performance Simulation/Analysis. You will analyze missile trajectories, perform 3DOF/6DOF simulations, and maintain simulation software while supporting data packages and stakeholder reviews.

The role requires a strong background in flight dynamics and programming in MATLAB, Fortran, C/C++, Python, or Java, plus an active security clearance. A TS clearance is highly valued for collaboration with LM and partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in flight dynamics, trajectories, physics-based modeling, time domain simulation, GNC, or related field.
• Programming experience in MATLAB, Fortran, C/C++, Python, or Java.
• Active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Missile system trajectory performance and functionality analyses using various modeling and simulation methods.
• 3DOF and 6DOF missile trajectory simulation and analysis (preflight and postflight).
• Maintenance and modernization of missile simulation software and data; modify software to support analyses.
• Create technical memos, contribute to data packages for reviews, and present results to internal teams and customers.
• Provide support to the missile simulation user base and LM contractors.

Skills

Flight dynamics

GNC

Time-domain modeling

Security clearance

FBM program experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, physics or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Fortran

C/C++

Python

Java

UNIX/Linux

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Littleton, CO, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer for Missile Performance Simulation/Analysis. You will analyze missile trajectories, perform 3DOF/6DOF simulations, and maintain simulation software while supporting data packages and stakeholder reviews.

The role requires a strong background in flight dynamics and programming in MATLAB, Fortran, C/C++, Python, or Java, plus an active security clearance. A TS clearance is highly valued for collaboration with LM and partners.