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Lockheed Martin
Guidance/Navigation/Control Engineering Sr - E3
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What they do
A Transportation Traffic Controller monitors vehicle movement at airports, seaports, rail yards and stations, and large distribution centers. Monitors the takeoff and landing routes and schedules for airplanes at a commercial airport or military airbase. Coordinates the movement of large merchant vessels or cruise ships in and out of port.
$135,434 / year median in California
+0% projected growth
Job Description
## Standard Job Description At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you
- About the Role Leverage senior engineering experience by joining a Guidance Navigation Control (GN&C) team that designs, develops, and fields advanced control technologies for defense and commercial customers.
- Perform as a senior GN&C engineer and system integrator through concept, simulation, model based design, hardware in the loop testing, and flight ready prototype delivery.
- Produce detailed algorithmic specifications, implementation requirements, documentation, and verification plans.
- Coordinate closely with perception, mission planning, simulation, and test teams for seamless system integration.
- Translate customer operational needs into technical solutions that leverage cutting edge GN&C capabilities.
- Communicate technical strategies, risks, and progress to senior leadership, program managers, and external partners. How You'll Deliver
- End to end development cycles from initial concept through qualification and fielding.
- Develop and validate control algorithms using Matlab/Simulink and generate auto code for target hardware.
- Perform stability analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and PID/PD controller tuning to meet performance targets.
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
- Stay current with GN&C advancements and incorporate state of the art approaches across perception, planning, and control domains.
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice Successful applicants generally possess 3+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
Basic Qualifications Basic Qualifications :
---Skill Requirements:
:- Proven experience with Matlab / Simulink and programming in Python, C, C++, or Fortran.
- Deep understanding of classical control concepts (PID/PD controllers, stability analysis, Monte Carlo analysis).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Work Authorization:
- To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen.
- Applicants must be able to obtain Final Secret clearance to be considered qualified.
- Although not required to start, the selected applicant must be eligible to obtain, and maintain, a government issued Secret clearance for long term employment on this program. ## Desired Skills Desired skills : ---
- Experience modeling and controlling 3 phase motor systems.
- Hands on work with FPGAs or microcontrollers, including auto code generation from Simulink.
- Leadership experience guiding small engineering teams.
- Design or test experience with missile or space segment subsystems
- Familiarity with change control processes.
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range:
$122600.00 - $227600.00 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.