Guidance Navigation and Controls Senior Engineer - Dallas, TX
Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie, Texas
Responsibilities
Description:Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas. MFC is a recognized designer, developer, and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries.
We are seeking an emerging, or experienced, Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer that will be responsible for developing and analyzing GNC algorithms using various simulations.
What You Will Be Doing
The GNC Engineer must have experience designing closed-loop control systems.
The GNC Engineer will develop and test 6-DOF simulation models and algorithms.
The GNC Engineer will contribute to the development and performance assessment of the Integrated Flight Simulation (IFS).
The GNC Engineer must have C/C++ and MATLAB programming experience.
This role will require onsite support full-time at Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control headquarters in Grand Prairie, TX working a 4/10 Flex schedule.
**This position requires a current DoD Secret clearance, therefore, U.S. citizenship is required.
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Basic Qualifications:
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to perform some combination of the following Modeling and Simulation (M&S) assignments:
Demonstrate the ability to design a high-fidelity system simulation capable of predicting system pre-deployment performance.
Perform modeling and simulation tasks for hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL), and 6DOF Integrated Flight simulations (IFS).
Perform modeling and simulation tasks for system survivability, Safety of Flight (SOF), and end-to-end battle management systems (BMS).
Integrate guidance, navigation and autopilot algorithms into a high-fidelity IFS.
Perform trade studies and simulation analyses with the objective of enhancing and optimizing system performance capability.
Demonstrate capability with both IR and RF threat modeling.
Demonstrate capability with both IR and RF threat modeling.
Demonstrate mastery of C++, MATLAB, Simulink.
**Must have an active final secret clearance to start.
Desired Skills:
Prior experience with threat modeling.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Guidance, Navigation and Control
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
The Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) engineer at Lockheed Martin will have the opportunity to design, simulate and verify technologies such as missile autopilot, guidance algorithms, inertial target tracking, and Navigation algorithms using Kalman Filters for optimal estimation techniques. They will also have the opportunity to design, simulate and verify precision servo control and pointing algorithms for gimbaled seekers and other sensors as well as various actuators and mechanisms. Modelling and simulation of these systems is performed primarily in Matlab and C++.
Our Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Full Time
- Level: Entry, Mid, Senior
- Travel: Minimal, dependent on role
Qualifications
What does a successful GNC employee at Lockheed Martin look like?
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- Collaborative
- Imaginative
- Problem-solver
- Results-driven
- Team player
- Technologically savvy
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The work so far has been challenging and varied. Overall, it’s been a great job; The people, environment, and benefits are fantastic on top of the work itself.
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Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401k/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on position, we offer a flexible work schedule.
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