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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GNC Senior Performance Engineer - Dallas, TX... - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Grand Prairie, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Computer Engineering, Data Reduction, Fortran (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Verification and Validation (Software), Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gersbm ## About the Role The candidate GNC Engineer should have experience with basic flight mechanics and equations of motion governing a six degree of freedom \(6DOF\) flight simulation and have strong problem\-solving skills to identify and correct any unexplained artifacts in the simulation results or flight test data\. Knowledge of statistical analysis methods of simulation data and data reduction methods, reporting and development of post\-processing tools will be required\. The candidate should have working\-knowledge of Linux shell, higher order languages \(MATLAB, Python\), with FORTRAN and/or C\+\+ programming experience a plus\. Experience using and tailoring post\-run analysis scripts and tools is required\., Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or similar field of study and 3\+ years of relevant experience\. \- Strong analytical and math skills specifically in the areas of controls \- Proficient in C\+\+ and/or FORTRAN \- Experienced with MATLAB \- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment \- Experienced with Missile 6DOF simulation design and analysis \- Experienced with developing and analyzing guidance and/or autopilot algorithms\. \- Able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance Desired Skills: \- Strong Modeling and Simulation background \- Strong experience in root cause analysis **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 ## Description We are experiencing growth and looking for a Sr GNC Engineer to join our team in Orlando, FL OR Dallas, TX\. What You Will Be Doing Representative areas of responsibility include performance analysis, generation of error budgets, hardware in the loop analysis, simulation modeling, fire control algorithm development, engage\-ability analysis, development and refinement of guidance laws and autopilot algorithms, flight test support, seeker algorithm and truth modeling, and conducting trade studies\. The Sr GNC Engineer will support the integration, test, verification and validation of missile algorithms\. As well as support system performance assessments and trade studies\. The candidate will be responsible for pre\-flight performance prediction simulation runs as well as post\-flight reconstruction including model verification and validation with collected flight test data\., **Work Schedules:** 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\. 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