GNC Modeling & Simulation Engineer - Orlando, FL

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. At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

• Design and documentation of model and simulation requirements and architecture
• Develop, verify, and validate both complex models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations (6-DOF) and effects-based simulations
• Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements
• Perform critical studies, analyses, and test activities
• Support ground and flight test efforts including Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) activities
• Support program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and/or external customers

The candidate must have experience in weapon system and/or sensor modeling, both for the items to be modeled, and for the synthetic modeled environments used to stimulate the simulated hardware.

The M&S Engineer must be able to work with subsystem and software engineers to integrate MATLAB models, C++ models, and actual tactical software into the simulations.

The M&S Engineer must be proficient in C++ and MATLAB. The candidate must have good communication skills and be comfortable working in a collaborative environment.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Relocation assistance is possible for this exciting position.

• Post secondary STEM degree with 1+ years of relevant experience
• An interim clearance is needed to start, therefore you must be a US Citizen
• Willing to work onsite in a classified area or lab environment
• Demonstrated experience in digital simulation development for infrared sensor systems
• Professionally demonstrated advanced proficiency in C++
• Professionally demonstrated advanced proficiency in Matlab or Python
• Professionally demonstrated strong math skills in linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations
• Strong written/verbal communication and organizational and interpersonal skills

• Active US DoD Secret clearance
• Experience operating in Linux environments
• Experience with Agile development
• Experience performing one or more of the following technical GNC assignments:
  • Develop and analyze algorithms such as guidance, navigation, autopilot, inertial tracking, and servo control algorithms
  • Develop and/or verify/validate complex vehicle models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations
  • Develop, verify and validate complex Electro‑Optical / Infra‑Red and/or Radio Frequency sensor models
  • Perform preflight system performance assessment and post‑flight verification analyses
• Experience deploying algorithms that satisfy real-time performance requirements
• Experience with Dev Ops/Dev Sec Ops  CI/CD pipelines and software version control such as Git

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

Other Important Information You Should Know:

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 a standard 40 hours over a five‑day work week to condensed schedules that provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time Off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

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

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 – 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role.