Job Description
GNC Aerodynamics Engineer - Early Career Lockheed Martin Corporation - 4.0 Grand Prairie, TX Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Flextime Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications Digital signal processing Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Trigonometry MATLAB Master's degree in physics Image processing Statistics Computer Science Applied Mathematics Engineering development testing Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Bachelor's degree in Physics Aerospace design Master's degree in aerospace engineering Design of experiments Mechanical Engineering System design Aerospace Engineering Control system design Master's degree Statistical analysis C++ Linear algebra Aerodynamics Master's degree in mechanical engineering System validation System testing Algorithm design Design engineering
Computer Engineering Full Job Description JOB ID:
729135BR Date posted: May. 27, 2026 Description:
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. We are seeking an emerging Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer who will join a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers supporting various contracts and IRADs within Missiles and Fire Control. The GNC Aerodynamics Engineer tasks include: Design, integrate, and test of aerodynamic model for missile and fire control products Develop, verify, and validate both complex models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations (6-DOF) and effects-based simulations Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements Perform critical studies, analyses, and test activities Support ground and flight test efforts including Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) activities Support program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and/or external customers Basic Qualifications:
Candidate must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, physics, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, or similar Candidate must have demonstrated the ability to perform one or more of the following Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) or Modeling and Simulation (M&S) assignments based on completed course work or professional experience: o Develop and/or verify/validate aerodynamic models or experimental aerodynamics data, wind tunnel data analysis o Develop and/or verify/validate complex vehicle models and simulations such as missile 6- degree-of-freedom simulations o Demonstrate experience in one or more of the following languages: C++, Matlab, Python o Demonstrate strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations o Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Desired Skills:
Prefer candidates with master's degree in related discipline Experience developing and analyzing algorithms related to signal/image processing Proficiency with Linux Ability to perform preflight system performance assessment and post flight verification analyses • Experience designing and analyzing target tracking and terrestrial navigation systems Experience with optimal state estimation filters such as extended Kalman filters (EKF) Demonstrated skills in probability, statistics, and Design of Experiments (DOE) Experience with Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) Experience deploying algorithms that satisfy real-time performance requirements 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:
Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. 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 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 Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Experience Level:
4 yr and up College Business Unit:
MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available:
Yes Career Area:
Guidance, Navigation and Control Type:
Full-Time Shift:
First At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Pioneering Defense Technology:
From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business. United By Culture:
Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another's perspectives to win for our customers. Real Impact, Real Growth:
Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility. Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life:
Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond. Empowered to Be Your Best:
Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet. Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer: Flexible Schedules, dependent on role Levels:
Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management Locations:
Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
