Senior Systems Engineer - Flight Dynamics & Simulation

VetJobs; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, Colorado seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to join a team focused on simulation and modeling for FBM programs. You will develop 6DOF trajectory simulations, write software for analysis, and verify results against data.

A strong background in flight dynamics, C++, and CM tools is essential, with security clearances required. The role is on-site at the Littleton location, with responsibilities spanning verification, documentation, and cross-team demonstrations for

Qualifications

• Experience as Systems/ Aerospace/ Software engineer or GNC engineer.
• Interest in flight dynamics, trajectories, physics-based modeling, and time-domain simulations.
• Proficiency in C++ programming and software configuration management.
• Active/Valid Secret Security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a 6DOF physics-based missile trajectory simulation used across the FBM program.
• Write/modify software to support and perform analysis.
• Perform verification and validation of new simulator against legacy models and data.
• Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and verify requirements.
• Create technical memos and present simulation demos to internal and customer teams.
• Support simulation user base and LM contractors.

Skills

C++ programming

Secret clearance

Top Secret clearance

GNC interest

Flight dynamics

Scripting

Unix/Linux

Education

High School/GED

BS Engineering

Tools

Git

Artifactory

Nexus

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, Colorado seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to join a team focused on simulation and modeling for FBM programs. You will develop 6DOF trajectory simulations, write software for analysis, and verify results against data.

A strong background in flight dynamics, C++, and CM tools is essential, with security clearances required. The role is on-site at the Littleton location, with responsibilities spanning verification, documentation, and cross-team demonstrations for