Guidance/Navigation/Control Engineer - E2

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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.Basic Qualifications
BS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or similar STEM degree1 - 2+ years of hands‑on experience performing guidance, navigation, or flight control engineering on aerospace or missile applicationsSolid foundation in linear algebra, dynamics, coordinate frame transformations, and fundamental control theory (PI filters, Laplace transform, Fourier analysis, state-space modeling, etc.)Demonstrated understanding of Air Vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, and environmental disturbance modelingDemonstrated understanding of guidance law development or autopilot/flight controls algorithm developmentUS Citizenship and an ability to attain Secret Clearance is requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skills to include generation and presentation of verification plans, analysis reports, algorithm description documentation, other technical documentsFamiliarity in SW development environments like Git using programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C++, FORTRAN, or AdaDesired Skills
 

Master’s degree in an engineering discipline with concentration in controls, flight dynamics, or guidanceExperience using a Linux-based operating systemExperience integrating and testing hardware and software in Hardware In-the-Loop (HWIL)Experience with flight-control hardware, actuator interfaces, and inertial sensors Effective oral presentation skills for design reviewsPrior experience supporting flight testsPay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $81100.00 - $150500.00

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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.