Lockheed Martin
Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer (Senior, Level III) - TS/SCI
Lockheed Martin, Littleton, Colorado, us, 80161
About Lockheed Martin Space
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. 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.
About the Role The Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Subsystems and CoreSim Team is made up of enthusiastic and talented individuals that design and produce the hardware, algorithms, and software required to solve the challenging problems of controlling spacecraft systems in a harsh, zero‑g environment. This position will report directly to the GN&C Manager within the GN&C Talent Center organization of Lockheed Martin Space. As an experienced GN&C analyst in this role, you will be tasked with supporting multiple satellite buses, including, but not limited to, the LM400 and LM2100 satellite series.
What you will be doing
Design, analyze, and optimize GN&C subsystem dynamics and control systems using MATLAB/Simulink.
Develop and verify high‑fidelity simulation models in MATLAB/Simulink and C++ environments.
Support system integration, test, and verification activities to ensure subsystem performance meets program requirements.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams throughout the program life cycle, from requirements through verification and validation.
Contribute to mission operations and post‑launch performance assessments, as needed.
Basic Qualifications
Possess general domain experience in spacecraft controller design and optimization.
Experience in developing and verifying performance of simulation models in simulation environments using programming tools that include MATLAB/Simulink and C++.
At least 3+ years of related experience and a post‑secondary degree or training in a related discipline such as Aerospace Engineering.
Desired Skills
Experience with CORESIM.
Experience with flight software development and autocode to C++ and Python.
Attitude Determination and Kalman Filter experience.
Multi‑body dynamics experience.
Familiarity with a GN&C hardware suite for space applications.
Experience through a spacecraft program life cycle encompassing requirements generation, design, analysis, integration, verification, and testing of the GN&C subsystem for space applications including mission operations.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment.
Demonstrated good communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors and customers.
Security Clearance / Work Authorization
U.S. Citizen required.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI (adjudicated or eligibility) required for consideration.
Top Secret security clearance with adjudicated SCI (i.e. TS/SCI) required prior to start.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI.
Other Important Information
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.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, New York, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $97,100 – $171,235.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
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.
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About the Role The Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Subsystems and CoreSim Team is made up of enthusiastic and talented individuals that design and produce the hardware, algorithms, and software required to solve the challenging problems of controlling spacecraft systems in a harsh, zero‑g environment. This position will report directly to the GN&C Manager within the GN&C Talent Center organization of Lockheed Martin Space. As an experienced GN&C analyst in this role, you will be tasked with supporting multiple satellite buses, including, but not limited to, the LM400 and LM2100 satellite series.
What you will be doing
Design, analyze, and optimize GN&C subsystem dynamics and control systems using MATLAB/Simulink.
Develop and verify high‑fidelity simulation models in MATLAB/Simulink and C++ environments.
Support system integration, test, and verification activities to ensure subsystem performance meets program requirements.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams throughout the program life cycle, from requirements through verification and validation.
Contribute to mission operations and post‑launch performance assessments, as needed.
Basic Qualifications
Possess general domain experience in spacecraft controller design and optimization.
Experience in developing and verifying performance of simulation models in simulation environments using programming tools that include MATLAB/Simulink and C++.
At least 3+ years of related experience and a post‑secondary degree or training in a related discipline such as Aerospace Engineering.
Desired Skills
Experience with CORESIM.
Experience with flight software development and autocode to C++ and Python.
Attitude Determination and Kalman Filter experience.
Multi‑body dynamics experience.
Familiarity with a GN&C hardware suite for space applications.
Experience through a spacecraft program life cycle encompassing requirements generation, design, analysis, integration, verification, and testing of the GN&C subsystem for space applications including mission operations.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment.
Demonstrated good communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors and customers.
Security Clearance / Work Authorization
U.S. Citizen required.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI (adjudicated or eligibility) required for consideration.
Top Secret security clearance with adjudicated SCI (i.e. TS/SCI) required prior to start.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI.
Other Important Information
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.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, New York, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $97,100 – $171,235.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
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.
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