GNC Modeling & Simulation Engineer Early Career - Orlando, FL

Job Description

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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 innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.

We are seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer who will specialize in Modeling and Simulation of complex technical solutions. This person will join a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers supporting various contracts and IRADs within Missiles and Fire Control.

• Design and documentation of model and simulation requirements and architecture
• Develop, verify, and validate complex models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations (6-DOF) and effects-based simulations
• Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements
• Perform critical studies, analyses, and test activities
• Support ground and flight test efforts including Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HWIL) activities
• Support program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and/or external customers

Relocation assistance is possible for this exciting position.

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, physics, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or similar
• Candidate must be proficient in C++
• Proficient in either MATLAB or Python
• Must have demonstrated the ability to perform one or more of the following Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) or Modeling and Simulation (M&S) assignments based on completed coursework or professional experience:
• 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
• Demonstrate strong math skills in linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations
• This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

• Candidate already possesses final DoD Secret clearance
• Proficiency with Python and Linux
• Experience with Agile development
• Experience with Dev Ops/Dev Sec Ops  CI/CD pipelines and software version control such as Git
• Strong written, verbal communication and organizational and interpersonal skills

The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $82,900 - $146,165. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. The salary information is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills and market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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.

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.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role.