Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer — MATLAB/Simulink

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer III (Senior) to design, analyze, and optimize GNC subsystems for spacecraft. The role involves developing high-fidelity models in MATLAB/Simulink and C++, supporting integration and verification, and collaborating across teams to meet program requirements.

Successful candidates typically have 3+ years of related experience and may hold a post-secondary degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.

Qualifications

• Possess general domain experience in spacecraft controller design and optimization.
• Experience in developing and verifying performance of simulation models in simulation environments using programming tools that include MATLAB/Simulink, C++

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize GNC subsystem dynamics and control systems using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Develop and verify high-fidelity simulation models in MATLAB/Simulink and C++ environments.
• Support system integration, test, and verification activities to ensure subsystem performance meets program requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the program life cycle, from requirements through verification and validation.
• Contribute to mission operations and post-launch performance assessments, as needed.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

Python

Kalman Filter

Simulink

Multi-body dynamics

Flight software development

Attitude Determination

Team collaboration

Education

Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer III (Senior) to design, analyze, and optimize GNC subsystems for spacecraft. The role involves developing high-fidelity models in MATLAB/Simulink and C++, supporting integration and verification, and collaborating across teams to meet program requirements.

Successful candidates typically have 3+ years of related experience and may hold a post-secondary degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.