GNC Performance Staff Engineer

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., Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

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., 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.

Desired skills

-Experience with FORTRAN, Ada and/or Python

-Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) simulation experience

-Flight software integration and verification experience

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., At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility., Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $123,500 - $217,695. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible., Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $142,000 - $246,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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.