Guidance/Navigation/Control Engineering Sr Stf - E5

Employer description

Standard Job Description
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.

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) System Architect and Algorithm developer who will perform technical execution scope associated with flight vehicle control system design, algorithm development, software integration, sensor system modeling & analysis, performance analysis, hardware integrated testing, and weapons system verification within the Theater Strike Weapon Systems (TSWS) and Strategic Missile Defense (SMD) portfolios. Anchored by the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program, the portfolio is undergoing rapid growth associated with multiple product lifecycle phases within CPS and several related Advanced development program efforts.

In this role, you should anticipate:
• Working on advanced missile control system architecture, design, integration, testing, and analysis within hypersonic weapon system and other Advanced programs

• Leveraging past experience in weapon system and missile system/subsystem development and analysis to shape current and future program execution

• Collaborating with program managers, systems and software engineering or engineering leaders to delivery component(s)/subsystem(s), designs, and analysis to programs

• Provides programmatic direction to engineering staff and team(s), collaborates on execution, analysis, design/peer reviews

• Applying proficiency in C++ and MATLAB to develop, verify, validate, and perform analysis, review analysis artifacts of others, assess data products, and delivery technical summary briefings

• Communicating technical results effectively and working collaboratively across teams, working groups, review boards, and technical execution teams

Basic Qualifications
Skill Requirements:B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.Strong foundation in missile flight dynamics, stability, and/or maneuveringExpertise in Control Theory and Missile Guidance LawProficient in MATLAB/Simulink for modeling, linearization, and/or Monte Carlo analysisKnowledge of software methods or standards including safety critical items and/or version control systems (Git, Gitlab, Artifact repos)Strong written and oral communication skills for cross functional teams and senior leadershipDesired Skills
Skill Requirements:Advanced Concept GNC & System design architecture developmentIRAD/CRAD development experienceProposal writing and analysis experienceExperience in Subcontractor management: defining technical requirements, reviewing subcontractor proposals, evaluating alternatives, and validating deliverables.Experience with real time embedded software and/or model based code generationWeapons system and missile system architecture and design experienceProficiency with high fidelity simulation & analysis toolsProfessional experience with 9+ years applicable GNC focus associated with Weapon System product lifecyclePay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $185400.00 - $344400.00

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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.