Flight Sciences Systems Engineer

Description:

Lockheed Martin Space designs and operates spacecraft, launch‑vehicle avionics, and scientific payloads that must execute precise trajectories, maintain stable attitudes, and perform autonomous maneuvers in the space environment. The Flight‑Sciences Systems Engineer is the technical bridge between flight‑dynamics theory and the hardware/software that implements it. You will develop the models, algorithms, and analysis tools that predict vehicle behavior, generate guidance commands, and certify flight‑software performance for a variety of missions (e.g., orbit insertion, lunar descent, formation‑flying constellations, re‑entry).

We are hiring levels 2-5. This requisition is used to find talent for our hiring needs across multiple programs. We will be reviewing those that apply to see if they may meet the needs of the business. If so, we will be reaching out to screen.

By applying for this role you will be considered for enterprise wide opportunities within Lockheed Martin for the same or similar skill set.

You will typically have:

* 2+ years of professional experience with a Bachelor's degree.

* An active Secret security clearance or Higher

* Ability to work onsite in either Littleton, CO., King of Prussia, PA. Sunnyvale, CA. or Huntsville, AL.

Basic Qualifications:

Have Expertise in One of the 4 Areas:

Vehicle Modeling & Simulation

Guidance, Navigation & Control

Flight Software

Verification & Validation

* Strong grasp of orbital mechanics, rigid‑body dynamics, and flexible‑body effects.

* Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, STK, and a high‑level programming language (C/C++, Python).

* Experience with estimation/filter design (Kalman, EKF, UKF, particle filters).

Desired

Skills:

Experience and expertise with One or More Areas Below:

Space-flight Science Programs

Advanced Guidance Techniques

Semsor Fusion & Autonomy

MBSE

Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Top Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off

Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,550. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at…