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About the Role
Leverage senior engineering experience by joining a Guidance Navigation Control (GN&C) team that designs, develops, and fields advanced control technologies for defense and commercial customers. As a senior engineer, you will collaborate and develop algorithms that will shape the next generation of flight, surface, and space control subsystems, ensuring they meet Lockheed Martin’s rigorous product standards and mission objectives.
What You'll Do
• Perform as a senior GN&C engineer and system integrator through concept, simulation, model based design, hardware in the loop testing, and flight ready prototype delivery.
• Produce detailed algorithmic specifications, implementation requirements, documentation, and verification plans.
• Coordinate closely with perception, mission planning, simulation, and test teams for seamless system integration.
• Translate customer operational needs into technical solutions that leverage cutting edge GN&C capabilities.
• Communicate technical strategies, risks, and progress to senior leadership, program managers, and external partners.
How You’ll Deliver
• End to end development cycles from initial concept through qualification and fielding.
• Develop and validate control algorithms using Matlab/Simulink and generate auto code for target hardware.
• Perform stability analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and PID/PD controller tuning to meet performance targets.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Stay current with GN&C advancements and incorporate state of the art approaches across perception, planning, and control domains.
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Successful applicants generally possess 3+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
Designs, develops, implements, verifies and tests 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.
Skill Requirements::
• Proven experience with Matlab / Simulink and programming in Python, C, C++, or Fortran.
• Deep understanding of classical control concepts (PID/PD controllers, stability analysis, Monte Carlo analysis).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Security Clearance / Work Authorization:
• To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen.
• Applicants must be able to obtain Final Secret clearance to be considered qualified.
• Although not required to start, the selected applicant must be eligible to obtain, and maintain, a government issued Secret clearance for long term employment on this program.
• Experience modeling and controlling 3 phase motor systems.
• Hands on work with FPGAs or microcontrollers, including auto code generation from Simulink.
• Leadership experience guiding small engineering teams.
• Design or test experience with missile or space segment subsystems
• Familiarity with change control processes.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $122600.00 - $227600.00
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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
- Proven experience with MATLAB and Simulink
- Programming experience in Python, C, C++, or Fortran
- Deep understanding of classical control concepts, including PID/PD controllers, stability analysis, and Monte Carlo analysis
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- U.S. citizenship
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a government-issued Secret clearance
- Experience modeling and controlling three-phase motor systems
- Hands-on experience with FPGAs or microcontrollers, including auto-code generation from Simulink
- Leadership experience guiding small engineering teams
- Design or test experience with missile or space-segment subsystems
- Familiarity with change-control processes
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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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