Software Engineer (Navigation Systems) - Level 2

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 169,000; 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

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works in Palmdale/Fort Worth is seeking a GNC Software Engineer to contribute to navigation and timing systems on advanced aircraft programs. You will develop algorithms, generate software from models, and test integrated hardware/software solutions.

The role requires Matlab/Simulink proficiency, C/C++ and scripting skills, and experience with Kalman filters; occasional travel to collaborate across sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aeronautical/aerospace engineering, mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency with Matlab and Simulink software.
• Working knowledge of C, C++ and/or scripting languages (Lua, Python).
• Experience with Kalman filter design and application to meet performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms from fundamentals and generate software from models.
• Integrate and test hardware/software solutions.
• Collaborate with a multi-site team and communicate with stakeholders.
• Travel occasionally for team interaction and test activities.

Skills

Matlab/Simulink

C/C++

Scripting (Lua, Python)

Kalman filters

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering / aerospace engineering / mathematics

Job description

Standard Job Description

The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Program (ADP)) is looking for talented and energetic individuals to become a part of a dynamic high energy team carrying on the 70+ year tradition of developing and producing advanced aircraft and battlespace solutions. This Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Software Engineer position is with the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Mission Systems and Software Comms team supporting an ADP program that includes staff distributed between Fort Worth, Texas and Palmdale, California.

Standard Job Description

The selected candidate will be a member within our GNC team, with focus on Navigation and Timing. The job requires use of a wide range of Aeronautical Engineering and Electrical Engineering principles from basic aircraft design, stability/control, guidance, multi-sensor navigation, sensor fusion, estimation, system identification, optimal filtering using EKF/UKFs, etc. to develop algorithms from the fundamentals, generate software from models, integrate, and test hardware/software solutions. Experience with Matlab/Simulink is required, and embedded software development skills are desired.

The selected candidate will be a member of a high-performing multi-site team and must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic, time-management, and interpersonal skills. The candidate will have demonstrated effective communication skills as the position will require inter-organizational and outside customer interactions. The ability to travel on occasion for team interaction, and integration & test activities is required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aeronautical/aerospace engineering, mathematics, or a related technical discipline
• Proficiency with Matlab and Simulink software
• Working knowledge of common programming (C, C++) and/or scripting (lua, python) languages
• Experience with Kalman filter design and application to meet performance requirements

Desired Skills

• Experience with GPS technical details and integration
• Code generation from Simulink, aerospace embedded software design
• Experience with safety critical software and design practices strongly desired
• Knowledge and experience with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom aerospace navigation system hardware
• Prior experience in a multidisciplinary aerospace development environment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $91200.00 - $169400.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Parental Leave
• EAP
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• and Long-Term Disability.

• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full-time employees: accrue at least 6.67 hours of paid vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.