GNC Performance Staff Engineer - Dallas, TX

Job Description

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
Experience with Missile 6DOF simulation design and analysis
Experience with evaluation of missile performance against total system requirements
Experience with design and evaluation of missile guidance, navigation or autopilot algorithms
Proficient in C++, MATLAB and/or FORTRAN
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
Willingness to work onsite in a classified lab environment
Active Secret Clearance with recent investigation of Continuous Vetting.

Job Description

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. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas. MFC is a recognized designer, developer, and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries. MFC develops, manufactures, and supports advanced products for military customers that include the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, NASA, and dozens of foreign allies. MFC also offers a wide range of products and services for the global civil nuclear power industry and the military’s green power initiatives.

We are seeking an emerging, or experienced, Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to join our team in Grand Prairie, TX.

What You Will Be Doing

As the GNC Staff Engineer, you will lead a team to perform:

analysis of missile and fire control system performance against tactical and flight test targets for air and missile defense system program using a complex 6-DOF (Degree of Freedom) simulation;
general mathematical modeling for 6-DOF missile simulations;
development and maintenance of data reduction and presentation tools;
reduction of simulation data and development of presentations used in internal and customer briefings.

Candidate should have working knowledge of higher order language, with FORTRAN and/or C programming experience a plus. Candidate must be organized, able to assimilate large amounts of data, be inquisitive and able to work through problems arising with simulation operation and data reduction. Candidate will support flight test and range safety analysis. They will help verify missile workflow through analysis of aerodynamic performance, mass, etc.

This role will require onsite support full-time at Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control headquarters in Grand Prairie, TX working a 4/10 Flex schedule.

This position requires a current DoD Secret clearance, therefore, U.S. citizenship is required.

Why Join Us

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.

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

Desired Skills

Experience with FORTRAN, Ada and/or Python
Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) simulation experience
Flight software integration and verification experience

Other Important Information

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.