Systems Engineer, Senior - 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 schedules

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Colorado is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer - Simulation to develop a 6DOF missile trajectory simulation and support analysis across the FBM program. You will write or modify software in C++, perform verification with legacy simulations and post-flight data, and present demos to internal teams and Program Office.

The role requires experience in flight dynamics, modeling, and CM tools, with an active Secret clearance and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Experience in flight dynamics, trajectories, physics-based modeling and time-domain simulations.
• Programming in C++.
• Experience with software configuration management tools such as Git, Artifactory, Nexus.
• Active/Valid Secret Security clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a 6DOF physics-based missile trajectory simulation used across the FBM program.
• Write or modify software to support and perform specific analysis.
• Perform verification and validation of the new simulation against legacy simulations and post-flight data.
• Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and verify system and subsystem requirements.
• Create technical memos and present simulation demos to internal teams, customer reps, and Program Office personnel.
• Provide support to the simulation’s user base, LM personnel, and FBM contractors.

Skills

Experience as Systems Engineer

Experience as Aerospace Engineer

Experience as Software Engineer

GNC Engineer

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, physics

Tools

Git

Artifactory

Nexus

Job description

Standard Job Description Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Standard Job Description Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. We are currently seeking a Systems Engineer, Senior - Simulation.

Duties

• Develop a 6DOF physics based missile trajectory simulation used across the FBM program
• Write or modify software to support and perform specific analysis.
• Perform verification and validation of the new simulation against legacy simulation and post flight data
• Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements
• Create technical memos, present simulation demos to internal engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel during technical exchange meetings.
• Provide support to the simulation’s user base, working groups, for LM personnel and various non-LM FBM contractors.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience as a Systems Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Software Engineer, and/or Guidance, Navigation, & Controls (GNC) Engineer
• Experience in flight dynamics, trajectories, physics-based modeling, and/or time domain simulations.
• Programming experience in C++
• Experience with software configuration management tools (Git, Artifactory, Nexus or similar)
• Active/Valid Secret Security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance; US Citizenship required.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, physics or other related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include generation and presentation of verification plans, analysis reports, algorithm description documentation, other technical documents.
• 1+ years Hands‑on experience performing guidance, navigation, or flight control engineering on aerospace or missile applications
• Experience integrating and testing hardware and software in Hardware In-the-Loop (HWIL)
• Experience programming in UNIX/LINUX operating system (O/S) environment.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities; can debug and optimize scripts
• Familiarity with STK, MBSE, Cameo, Agile. process.
• FBM program or similair missile program experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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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.