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GNC Modeling & Simulation Engineer Senior - Grand Prairie, Texas

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GNC Modeling & Simulation Engineer Senior - Grand Prairie, Texas Job Description

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services.

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 experienced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer who will specialize in Modeling and Simulation (M&S) of complex technical solutions to join our team in Grand Prairie, Texas.

What You Will Be Doing

Design and document model and simulation requirements and architecture

Develop, verify, and validate complex models and simulations such as missile 6‑degree‑of‑freedom (6‑DOF) simulations 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

Additional responsibilities include collaborating with subsystem and software engineers to integrate MATLAB models, C++ models, and tactical software into simulations.

Basic Qualifications

College degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, physics, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or related field

Active Secret Security Clearance

Willingness to work onsite in a classified area or lab environment

Proficiency in C++ and MATLAB

Experience developing and/or verifying and validating complex vehicle models and simulations (e.g., missile 6‑DOF)

Strong mathematics skills in linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations

Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Skills

DOE Secret clearance with investigation date within the last 5 years

Advanced proficiency in C++

Experience operating in Linux environments

Experience with Agile development and DevOps/DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines

Experience performing GNC assignments such as guidance, navigation, autopilot, inertial tracking, servo control algorithms

Experience developing and verifying complex Radio Frequency sensor models

Ability to perform preflight system performance assessment and post‑flight verification analyses

Why Join Us We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

EEO Statement 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 for optimal consideration.

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