The Role
Leads the design, development, implementation, verification, and testing of guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for aircraft, spacecraft, and launch vehicles. Manages engineering staff, including recruitment, planning, budgeting, mentoring, performance assessment, and work assignments. Applies advanced mathematics, simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, software development, and flight-test support, including air and missile defense systems. Requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for Secret clearance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Standard Job Description
Manages the design, development, implementation, verification and testing of algorithms to perform guidance, navigation and control of aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles and upper stages during powered and coast phases of flight, earth orbit, interplanetary cruise and orbital insertion, as well as during staging events. Navigation functions include the statistical processing of measured data points and their substitution into algorithms simulating physical reality. Guidance functions include the formulation of specific equations and control laws to achieve a desired position in space. Control design and analyses processes consist of the development of the control requirements for aircraft, launch vehicles and/or spacecraft. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
Basic Qualifications
- BS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or similar STEM degree5+ years of professional experience in a relevant field
- Engineering Management or Engineering Team Lead experience including task planning, budget management, and/or employee development and mentoring
- Solid mathematical capabilities that include linear algebra, dynamics, coordinate frame transformations, and state estimation techniques
- Experience with different simulation and test environments (6-DOF IFS, HWIL, flight test experience, etc.)
- Proficiency in SW development environments like Git using programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C++, FORTRAN, or Ada
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
- US Citizenship and an ability to attain Secret Clearance is required
Desired Skills
- Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams
- Strong business acumen, management influence and whole systems thinking
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- MS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or similar STEM degree
- Experience using a Linux-based operating system
- Familiarity with some, or all, of the following: linear algebra, probability and statistics, state dynamic equations, Kalman filter applications, kinematics and rotating coordinate systems
- Experience integrating and testing hardware and software in Hardware In-the-Loop (HWIL)Prior experience supporting flight test preparation, execution, and evaluation
- Ability to occasionally travel for up to two weeks at a time to White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico to support flight tests.
- Experience in air and missile defense, development, and testing is required
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or a similar STEM discipline
- 5 or more years of professional experience in a relevant field
- Engineering management or engineering team lead experience, including task planning, budget management, or employee development and mentoring
- Strong mathematical capabilities in linear algebra, dynamics, coordinate frame transformations, and state estimation techniques
- Experience with simulation and test environments such as 6-DOF IFS, hardware-in-the-loop, or flight testing
- Proficiency with software development environments such as Git and programming languages including MATLAB, Python, C++, FORTRAN, or Ada
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
- U.S. citizenship and ability to attain Secret clearance
- Experience in air and missile defense development and testing
- Ability to collaborate with multifunctional teams
- Strong business acumen, management influence, and whole-systems thinking
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline
- Experience using a Linux-based operating system
- Familiarity with probability and statistics, state dynamic equations, Kalman filters, kinematics, and rotating coordinate systems
- Experience integrating and testing hardware and software in hardware-in-the-loop environments
- Prior experience supporting flight-test preparation, execution, and evaluation
- Ability to occasionally travel for up to two weeks at a time to White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive from day one, with multiple plan options, mental health resources, and virtual care. Wellness supports such as on‑site services and preventive programs are also highlighted.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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