GNC Engineer - Orlando, FL

What You Will Be Doing

A GNC Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, integration, testing, and validation of the algorithms and hardware that enable a vehicle—whether a missile, unmanned aircraft, or manned spacecraft—to determine where it is, where it’s going, and how to get there safely and accurately. The role bridges multidisciplinary domains, combining control theory, aerospace dynamics, hardware modeling, simulation, and system‑level architecture.

• Develop guidance law algorithms and verify their performance with high‑fidelity simulation and data analysis
• Create trajectory‑generation tools that produce feasible, optimal paths while accommodating all vehicle hardware and dynamic limitations
• Design closed‑loop control laws to enable vehicle state manipulation that achieves the commanded mission; generate high fidelity simulations to verify performance
• 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
• Support small teams of engineers and algorithm developers on a variety of 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 similar STEM degree
• US Citizenship and an ability to attain Secret Clearance is required; interim clearance is required to start this position
• 1+ years of hands‑on experience performing guidance, navigation, or flight control engineering on aerospace or missile applications
• Solid foundation in linear algebra, dynamics, coordinate frame transformations, and fundamental control theory (PI filters, Laplace transform, Fourier analysis, state‑space modeling, etc.)
• Demonstrated understanding of Air Vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, and environmental disturbance modeling
• Demonstrated understanding of guidance law development or autopilot/flight controls algorithm development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including generation and presentation of verification plans, analysis reports, algorithm description documentation, and other technical documents
• Familiarity in software development environments like Git using programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C++, FORTRAN, or Ada

• Master's degree in an engineering discipline with a concentration in controls, flight dynamics, or guidance
• Experience using a Linux‑based operating system
• Experience integrating and testing hardware and software in HWIL
• Experience with flight‑control hardware, actuator interfaces, and inertial sensors
• Effective oral presentation skills for design reviews
• Prior experience supporting flight tests

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

Location:

Orlando, Florida

Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Career Area:
Guidance, Navigation and Control

Type:
Full‑Time

Shift: First

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