Job title: Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer
Company: Lockheed Martin
Job description: LMCareers Business UnitSPACESecurity ClearanceSecretShiftFirstDirect/IndirectDirectBusiness AreaSpaceDepartment73D2A00:GNC-MissileJob ClassGuidance, Navigation and ControlJob CategoryExperienced ProfessionalProgramNGIReq TypeFull-TimeJob DescriptionThe coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space.
Defending against modern day missile threats requires constant collaboration and innovation. That’s why we’re able to integrate systems from end to end so you can detect, control and engage the full spectrum of missile threats across every domain. It’s why we’re investing in disruptive technology like directed energy, space-based capabilities and solid state-radar. To create layers of defense that help keep us all safe.Shooting a missile down with a missile was once a concept only dreamed up in science fiction novels. We’ve made it scientific fact!So what does it take to spot an enemy missile launch, identify its intended target, calculate its exact trajectory, launch an interceptor and guide it to destroy the threat in mid-air? All in a matter of seconds? It’s not easy – but at Lockheed Martin, we help customers solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our culture supports employees to dream big, perform with perfection and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.As a GNC Engineer, you will join the GN&C team on the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program. In this role, you will be involved in many of the following activities:
- Apply missile guidance, navigation, and control expertise to modeling and simulation
- Integrate Matlab/Simulink models into a 6-DOF C++ simulation
- Develop high fidelity models and simulation software
- Build new source code in C++ and Python
- Modify code in C++, C, Matlab, Simulink, Fortran, Python, Linux shell, and YAML
- Create unit tests
- Execute simulation software on a high performance computing cluster including Linux systems or VMs
- Work in an Agile DevOps environment with Docker/Container and Kubernetes deployment
- Collaborate with the performance analysts, Flight Software team, and customer
- Algorithm Development
This position will require the willingness and ability to acquire a Secret clearanceOur employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:– Medical– Dental– 401k– Paid time off– Work/life balance– Career development– Mentorship opportunities– Rewards & recognitionYou can learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package by visiting this link. (https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/working-here#benefits)Basic Qualifications
- Degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related STEM field
- Algorithm experience
- Matlab programming experience
- Must have Interim Secret Clearance to start
Desired skills
- Familiarity with software development, Agility
- Distributed/parallel processing
- Familiarity or experience with missile development or fire control
- Possess a Secret clearance
VirtualnoZip94089EEOLockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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 , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.Ability to TelecommutePart time telecommutingOther Important InformationBy 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 remotelyPart-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 Schedule InformationLockheed 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.Security Clearance InformationThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Work Schedule4×10 hour day, 3 days off per weekSelect the Telework classification for this positionEmployee will telework
Expected salary: $91700 – 158815 per year
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Job date: Thu, 24 Jul 2025 02:50:42 GMT
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