GNC Engineer, Sr - Dallas

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Guidance and Control (GNC) Engineer who will join a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers supporting missile system and fire control system design, development, integration, and test.

This position is in Dallas, Texas. Onsite full‑time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

• BS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or similar STEM degree.
• Interim Secret Clearance is needed to start; therefore you must be a US Citizen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Prior experience with Patriot Advanced Capability‑3 (PAC‑3)/IAMD modeling.
• Proficiency in software development environments such as Git, using programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C++, FORTRAN, or Ada.
• Experience with different simulation and test environments (6‑DOF IFS, HWIL, flight test experience, etc.).
• Solid foundation in linear algebra, dynamics, coordinate frame transformations, and state estimation techniques.

• Experience using a Linux‑based operating system.
• Familiarity with linear algebra, probability and statistics, state dynamic equations, Kalman filter applications, kinematics and rotating coordinate systems.
• Experience integrating and testing hardware and software in Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HWIL).
• Prior experience supporting flight tests.
• Ability to occasionally travel for up to two weeks at a time to White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico to support flight tests; experience in air and missile defense, development, and testing is required.

• Design, develop and deploy embedded algorithms that perform inertial tracking, inertial navigation and/or sensor fusion.
• Develop, verify and validate complex models and simulations that utilize match filters, convolutional neural networks and other techniques to detect targets of interest.
• Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements.
• Perform critical studies, analyses and test activities that support ground and flight test efforts including Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HWIL) activities.
• Opportunities will exist to join small teams of engineers and algorithm developers on a variety of programs that are in various stages of product development.
• Support program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and/or external customers.

Flexible scheduling options and a comprehensive benefits program that supports work‑life balance and overall well‑being.