GNC Engineer Dallas, TX

Job : 729215

Date posted: May. 20, 2026

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is primarily engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

This position is in Dallas, Texas.

• Design, develop, and deploy embedded algorithms for 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.
• Join small teams of engineers and algorithm developers on various programs at different stages of product development.
• Support program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and/or external customers.

• BS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or similar STEM degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Secret Clearance required; must be a US citizen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Experience leading technical multidisciplinary teams and briefing and interfacing with customers.
• Prior experience with Patriot Advanced Capability‑3 (PAC‑3)/IAMD modeling.
• Proficiency in software development environments like 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 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.

Flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Work schedule:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

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

Security Clearance:
Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years; must be a US citizen.