Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer; Level II

About the Role

As a GNC Engineer, you will join the GN&C team on the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program.

• Apply missile guidance, navigation, and control expertise to algorithm development, signal and data processing, modeling, and simulation
• Integrate MATLAB/Simulink models into a 6-DOF C++ simulation
• Develop high fidelity models and simulation software
• Develop new source code in C++ and Python
• Modify code in C++, C, MATLAB, Simulink, Fortran, Python, Linux shell, and YAML
• Create unit tests
• Implement simulation software on a high performance computing cluster including Linux systems or VMs
• Work in an Agile Dev Ops environment with Docker/Container and Kubernetes deployment
• Collaborate with the performance critical thinkers, Flight Software team, and customer

Huntsville, AL

• Professional experience in modeling and simulation for Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems, including algorithm development
• Experience programming in Python and/or C++
• Experience using MATLAB and/or Simulink for model development, simulation, or analysis
• Experience in missile, tactical flight, or aerospace systems involving software development, algorithm development, or system performance analysis

• Experience working in the development phase of a missile defense program on modeling and simulation or software
• Experience with Git Lab, gcovr, gtest, Digital.ai Agility (Version One), Clang, Jira, or other Agile and Dev Ops tools
• Experience implementing real-time simulation in a hardware‑in‑the‑loop laboratory
• Proficient with the following programming languages:
  Matlab, C++, C, Fortran 77, Python, Linux, YAML
• Experience with image and sensor processing algorithms, target tracking algorithms, physics‑based modeling or electro‑optical sensors
• HWIL and hardware/software integration experience
• Experience with model‑based software development using Simulink (autocoding) and Gitlab
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated ability as a team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships with team members

The position requires a U.S. Citizen who can obtain an Interim Secret clearance prior to start and maintain a minimum level Secret clearance for long‑term employment.

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

• Experience Level: Experienced Professional
• Business Unit: SPACE
• Career Area:
  Guidance, Navigation and Control
• Type:
  Full‑Time
• Shift: First
• Relocation Available:
  Possible