Software Engineer (Navigation Systems) - Level 3

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works seeks a talented Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Software Engineer to join a high-energy team supporting an Advanced Development Program. The role spans development of navigation algorithms, Kalman filtering, and embedded software across Fort Worth, TX and Palmdale, CA, with emphasis on Matlab/Simulink and sensor fusion.

The engineer will contribute to model-based software generation, testing, and integration, with travel as needed and strong collaboration

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 scripting languages (Lua, Python).
• Experience with Kalman filter design and GPS integration.

Responsibilities

• Work on navigation and timing algorithms for GNC software within a multi-site team.
• Develop and test software from models and embedded targets.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers; occasional travel.

Skills

Matlab/Simulink proficiency

C/C++ programming

Kalman filter design

GPS integration knowledge

Inter-organizational communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or aerospace engineering

Master’s degree in related field (desired)

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

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.

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. Expertise 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
• Experience with GPS technical details and integration

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, aeronautical/aerospace engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field
• 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: $110300.00 - $204900.00

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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.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• 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.