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Lockheed Martin
Software Engineer (Navigation Systems) - Level 3
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What they do
A Software Developer or Engineer designs or improves computer software. Oversees the entire software development process. Analyzes customer or user needs, designs programs, writes code or instructs computer programmers, tests design, and documents programs. May assist with upgrades or maintenance. May specialize in the design of computer applications or computer systems.
$162,138 / year median in California
-13% projected decline
Job Description
Software Engineer (Navigation Systems) - Level 3 Lockheed Martin - 4.0 Palmdale, CA Job Details Full-time $110,300 - $204,900 a year 3 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication MATLAB Signal processing Simulink GPS receivers Full Job Description Standard Job Description The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Program (ADP)) is looking for talented and energetic individuals to become a part of a dynamic high energy team carrying on the 70+ year tradition of developing and producing advanced aircraft and battlespace solutions. This Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Software Engineer position is with the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Mission Systems and Software Comms team supporting an ADP program that includes staff distributed between Fort Worth, Texas and Palmdale, California. The selected candidate will be a member within our GNC team, with focus on Navigation and Timing. The job requires use of a wide range of Aeronautical Engineering and Electrical Engineering principles from basic aircraft design, stability/control, guidance, multi-sensor navigation, sensor fusion, estimation, system identification, optimal filtering using EKF/UKFs, etc. to develop algorithms from the fundamentals, generate software from models, integrate, and test hardware/software solutions. Expertise with Matlab/Simulink is required, and embedded software development skills are desired. The selected candidate will be a member of a high-performing multi-site team and must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic, time-management, and interpersonal skills. The candidate will have demonstrated effective communication skills as the position will require inter-organizational and outside customer interactions. The ability to travel on occasion for team interaction, and integration & test activities is required. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aeronautical/aerospace engineering, mathematics, or a related technical discipline Proficiency with Matlab and Simulink software Working knowledge of common programming (C, C++) and/or scripting (lua, python) languages Experience with Kalman filter design and application to meet performance requirements Experience with GPS technical details and integration Desired Skills Master's degree in electrical engineering, aeronautical/aerospace engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field Code generation from Simulink, aerospace embedded software design Experience with safety critical software and design practices strongly desired Knowledge and experience with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom aerospace navigation system hardware Prior experience in a multidisciplinary aerospace development environment