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Lockheed Martin

Guidance/Navigation/Control Engineer Stf - E4

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What they do

An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.

$118,318 / year median in Florida

+7% projected growth

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Job 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.

  • Basic Qualifications
  • + BS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or similar STEM degree5+ years of professional experience in a relevant field + Solid mathematical capabilities that include linear algebra, dynamics, coordinate frame transformations, and state estimation techniques + Experience with different simulation and test environments (6-DOF IFS, HWIL, flight test experience, etc.

)

+ Proficiency in SW development environments like Git using programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C++, FORTRAN, or Ada

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environmen tUS Citizenship and an ability to attain Secret Clearance is required

  • Desired Skills
  • + MS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or similar STEM degree + Experience using a Linux-based operating system + Familiarity with some, or all, of the following: linear algebra, probability and statistics, state dynamic equations, Kalman filter applications, kinematics and rotating coordinate systems + Experience integrating and testing hardware and software in Hardware In-the-Loop (HWIL) + Prior experience supporting flight test preparation, execution, and evaluation •Pay Information•
Full-Time Salary Range:

$120600.00 - $224000.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. 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.