Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance prior to start
• Willing to work onsite in a classified area or lab environment
• Must have a college degree in computer science, physics, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, or similar
• Professionally demonstrated at least an intermediate proficiency in C++
• Professionally demonstrated advanced proficiency in Matlab or Python
• Experience in modeling and simulation of complex weapon systems and/or sensor systems
• Professionally demonstrated the ability to develop and/or verify/validate complex vehicle models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations
• Professionally demonstrated strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations
• Strong written/verbal communication and organizational and interpersonal skills
  
  

Job Code/Title

E2336:Guidance, Nav & Ctrl Eng Prin

Overview

Job Description

You will be the GNC Modeling & Simulation Principal Engineer for our Missiles and Fire Control team. Our team is responsible for developing and applying innovative modeling and simulation solutions to complex technical challenges, and this role will specialize in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) engineering.

What You Will Be Doing

As the GNC Modeling & Simulation Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating complex models and simulations, such as 6-degree-of-freedom simulations and effects-based simulations. You will work with a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers to support various contracts and IRADs.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Designing and documenting model and simulation requirements and architecture
• Developing, verifying, and validating complex models and simulations
• Evaluating system performance in complex scenarios and environments
• Supporting ground and flight test efforts, including Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) activities
• Collaborating with subsystem and software engineers to integrate models and software into simulations
  
  

Why Join Us

We're looking for a talented and collaborative GNC Modeling & Simulation Principal Engineer to join our team. If you're a skilled engineer with experience in modeling and simulation, and a passion for working on complex technical challenges, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to work with a highly skilled team, develop your skills in C++ and MATLAB, and contribute to the success of our Missiles and Fire Control programs. Relocation assistance is possible for this exciting position, and we offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment that values innovation and teamwork.

Desired Skills

• An active U.S. DOD Secret clearance with an investigation date in the last 5 years
• Advanced proficiency in C++
• Experience operating in Linux environments
• Experience with Agile development
• Experience performing one or more of the following technical GNC assignments:
• Develop and analyze algorithms such as guidance, navigation, autopilot, inertial tracking, and servo control algorithms
• Develop and/or verify/validate complex vehicle models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations
• Demonstrated strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations
• Develop, verify and validate complex Electro Optical / InfraRed and/or Radio Frequency sensor models
• Ability to perform preflight system performance assessment and post flight verification analyses
• Experience deploying algorithms that satisfy real-time performance requirements
• Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and software version control such as Git
  
  

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will work on-site full-time

Shift

First

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Work Schedule

Part-Time as assigned by leader

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Security Clearance

Secret

LMCareers Business Unit

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Department

RE5651:ET SE MODELNG & SIM

Job Class

Guidance, Navigation and Control

Job Category

Experienced Professional

City, State

Orlando-FL

City

Orlando

Zip

32819

Virtual

no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Req Type

Part-Time

Direct/Indirect

Direct

• At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
  
  

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $164,300 - $289,800. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $189,000 - $327,635. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

This position is incentive plan eligible.