GNC Modeling & Simulation Engineer - Grand Prairie, TX

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 sunny Grand Prairie, TX!

What You Will Be Doing

This person will join a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers supporting various contracts and IRADs within Missiles and Fire Control. Modeling & Simulation Engineer tasks include:

Design and documentation of model and simulation requirements and architecture

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

The candidate must have experience in weapon system and/or sensor modeling, both for the items to be modeled, and the synthetic modeled environments used to stimulate the simulated hardware.

The M&S Engineer must be able to work with subsystem and software engineers to integrate MATLAB models, C++ models, and actual tactical software into the simulations.

The M&S Engineer must be proficient in C++ and MATLAB. The candidate must have good communication skills and must be comfortable working in a collaborative environment.

Why Join Us

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

Relocation assistance is possible for this exciting position.
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Basic Qualifications

Post secondary STEM degree with 1+ years of relevant experience.

Interim Clearance is needed to start this position.

Willing to work onsite in a classified area or lab environment

Demonstrated experience in digital simulation development for infrared sensor systems

Professionally demonstrated advanced proficiency in C++

Professionally demonstrated advanced proficiency in Matlab or Python

Professionally demonstrated strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations

Strong written/verbal communication and organizational and interpersonal skills

Desired skills

Active Secret Clearance

Experience operating in Linux environments

Experience with Agile development

Experience performing one or more of the following technical GNC assignments:

o Develop and analyze algorithms such as guidance, navigation, autopilot, inertial tracking, and servo control algorithms
o Develop and/or verify/validate complex vehicle models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations
o Demonstrated strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations
o Develop, verify and validate complex Electro Optical / Infra Red and/or Radio Frequency sensor models
o Ability to perform preflight system performance assessment and post flight verification analyses

Experience deploying algorithms that satisfy real-time performance requirements

Experience with Dev Ops/Dev Sec Ops  CI/CD pipelines and software version control such as Git

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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