Guidance Navigation and Control Senior Engineer - Dallas, TX

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. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas. Lockheed Martin is seeking an emerging authority Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer with an active Secret clearance for a position in Grand Prairie, TX.

Representative areas of responsibility include:

• performance analysis
• generation of error budgets
• hardware in the loop analysis
• simulation modeling
• fire control algorithm development
• engage-ability analysis
• development and refinement of guidance laws and autopilot algorithms
• flight test support
• seeker algorithm and truth modeling
• conducting trade studies

The GNC Engineer will support the integration, test, verification, and validation of missile algorithms, system performance assessments, and trade studies. The candidate will be responsible for pre‑flight performance prediction simulation runs, as well as post‑flight reconstruction including model verification and validation with collected flight test data.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field of study
• Strong analytical and math skills specifically in the areas of controls
• Proficient in C++ and / or FORTRAN
• Experienced with MATLAB
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Experienced with Missile 6‑DOF simulation design and analysis
• Experienced with developing and analyzing guidance and/or autopilot algorithms
• Active Secret security clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years or currently in continuous evaluation

• Strong Modeling and Simulation background
• Strong experience in root cause analysis

This position requires a government security clearance. Candidates must be U.S. citizens for consideration. Clearance level:
Secret with investigation or CV date within 5 years.

Onsite full‑time at Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control headquarters in Grand Prairie, TX. 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Relocation available:
Yes.

Full‑time, First shift.

Lockheed Martin offers flexible scheduling options and a comprehensive benefits package to support work‑life balance and overall well‑being.

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