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Lead Geospatial Engineer / Advanced Career Level

Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida

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Job ID: 679120BR Date posted: Oct. 21, 2024 Program: JSF
Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING:

Rotary and Mission Systems' Training and Logistics Solutions (TLS) business is Lockheed Martin’s center of excellence for training and logistics products and services, serving the U.S. military and more than 65 international customers around the world. Based in Orlando, TLS develops programs that teach service men and women skills to accomplish their most challenging missions — flying the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, navigating ships and driving armored vehicles.

TLS is the corporation’s hub for simulation, X reality, live-virtual-constructive capabilities, advanced training devices and full-service training programs. TLS also provides sustainment services such as supply chain and logistics IT solutions, spares and repairs, as well as automated test and support equipment.

THE WORK:

As a Lead Geospatial Engineer you will:
Design, analyze and develop geo-spatial solutions in support of simulation and training devices. Datatypes to include raster, vector, model products including feature data, elevation data, imagery, and 3D models. Plans, designs, develops, documents and analyzes data workflows to synthesize work products in support of target platforms. Applies software to manage spatial and related tabular data.

A Geospatial Engineer contributes to the design, development, and production of terrain databases for flight simulation. This includes analysis and definition of training requirements; visual database tools design/development; use of COTS tools for visual database development. Specific efforts will include requirements analysis, development of design approaches, potential interfacing with program/technical management and customers.

This position is for a Lead Geospatial Engineer who will oversee design/development/integration/testing of a mission area database. They will apply technically advanced, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to create immersive environments for modern military aviation training. Specific efforts will include requirements creation, development of design, labor estimating, schedule generation, earned value management, problem solving and potential interfacing with program/technical management and customers.

WHO WE ARE:

We create unparalleled readiness today and into the future, no matter what the mission may be here at Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems.

WHO YOU ARE:

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

You have a growth mindset and enjoy using your curiosity and drive to research, track, and evaluate advancements in the field.

This position will require the selected candidate to have or obtain an Interim Secret level U.S. government security clearance before starting with Lockheed Martin, as well as obtain a Special Access Program U.S. government security clearance within a reasonable time after starting the position. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for consideration.

A level 4 employee is typically mid-career and has 7 to 9+ years of professional experience.

WHY JOIN US:

We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

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Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline
• Experience working with correlated 3D visual databases
• Experience with Geospatial databases and toolsets
• Experience with Sub-system (Sensors) database experience working with correlated databases
• Proven ability in supervising and assisting geospatial and/or modeling development activities
• Must be a US Citizen and have ability to obtain a secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
• Direct experience in one or more of the following areas: Image Generation system, hardware or software simulation design; visual/multispectral/terrain database design and/or generation, or simulator display design.

• Experience with one or more available database and other production toolsets such as; ESRI ArcGIS, ESRI CityEngine, Presagis Creator, Blue Marble Global Mapper, TerraSim TerraTools, Adobe Photoshop

• Experience with GIS, GEOINT, geography, cartography, photogrammetry, geospatial and 3D database concepts, elevation data and imagery

• Experience in terrain modeling for thermal and/or radar sensors

• Experience with designing, developing, and following workflows to generate 2D and 3D terrain database products leveraging COTS products and industry-standard data formats.

• Experience with languages such as Python and Unix scripting (e.g. bash/shell) is a bonus

• Familiarity with Agile scrum methodology, JIRA and Confluence
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Miscellaneous Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.

Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

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Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.

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  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

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  • Professional Development

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    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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