Guidance, Nav & Control Engineer - Orlando, FL

About the Role

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking an experienced Guidance and Control (GNC) Engineer to join a team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers supporting contracts and in‑house R&D initiatives.

• Design, develop, and deploy embedded algorithms that perform inertial tracking, inertial navigation, and sensor fusion.
• Develop, verify, and validate complex models and simulations, utilizing techniques such as matched filters, convolutional neural networks, and other methods 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.
• Collaborate with 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 a related STEM field.
• Interim clearance required at start; must be a U.S. citizen.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C++.
• Experience performing analysis trades utilizing simulations (e.g., simulation model development, performance assessment, flight test scenario planning, pre‑ and post‑flight predictions, analysis tool creation, GNC algorithm assessments, simulation verification and validation).
• Experience implementing and debugging GNC algorithms in real‑time environments and processing instrumented real‑time system data.
• Proficiency in developing and validating C++ algorithm simulations and hardware models with real‑time data collections.

• Active Secret clearance.
• Proficiency in MATLAB.
• Experience with linear algebra software packages.
• Experience with Extended and Unscented Kalman filtering.
• Experience with inertial navigation and GPS processing techniques.
• Strong programming skills suitable for C++ development in a Linux environment.
• Experience deploying algorithms that satisfy real‑time performance requirements.
• Knowledge of electro‑optical/infrared detection technology, optics, and principles of radiometry.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. citizen. Clearance level:
Secret with investigation or CV date within 5 years.

We offer flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports work‑life balance.

Position is located in Orlando, FL.

Employment type:

Full‑time.

Shift: First.

Work schedule:

4x10 hour days, 3 days off per week. Experience level:
Experienced Professional. Business unit:
Missiles & Fire Control. Relocation available:
Possible. Career area:
Guidance, Navigation and Control.

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