Standard Job DescriptionThis position is contingent upon the program award expected in Fall 2026
About the TeamThe Military Space Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) team is made up of enthusiastic and talented individuals that design and produce the hardware, algorithms, and software required to solve the challenging problems of controlling these systems in a harsh, zero-g environment. Due to the classified nature of this opportunity, we can't talk about everything you'll do on this program but know that you will play a part in building end-to-end solutions and game-changing technology.
What You'll Do:
• Design, analyze, and simulate spacecraft control systems, including attitude determination and Kalman filtering.
• Develop and validate GN&C algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink, C++, and Python.
• Perform hardware in the loop and flight software testing to verify control performance.
• Contribute to flight software development and auto code generation to C++.
• Conduct jitter and performance analyses for high precision missions.
• Collaborate with cross functional engineers, mission operators, and customers to integrate GN&C hardware suites.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to peers, management, subcontractors, and customers.
How You'll Deliver
:• Build and maintain simulation models that reflect real world spacecraft dynamics.
• Implement and tune Kalman filters and attitude determination algorithms.
• Execute test plans, capture data, and produce verification reports.
• Generate and review technical documentation, including requirement specifications and design reviews.
• Support rapid iteration cycles in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
• Provide technical briefings and status updates to stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle.
Successful applicants will generally have 5+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
Basic QualificationsSkill Requirements
• Strong Experience in Spacecraft Controls Design, Analysis, Simulation and Test
• Experience with simulation and programming tools (ex. MATLAB/Simulink, C++, Python) and Kalman Filtering / Attitude Determination
• Experience in performing GN&C design and analysis tasks
Security Clearance / Work Authorization
• To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen.
• Although not required to start, for long term employment on this program, the selected applicant must:
1) Be eligible to obtain, and maintain, Top Secret with adjudicated SCI Eligibility (i.e. TS/SCI)
2) Be willing to consent to customer required Polygraph examination and receiving favorable results.
Desired Skills• 7+ years of related professional experience
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline focusing on control system design & analysis
• Possess active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly
• Experience with flight software development and autocode to C++
• Jitter Analysis Experience (highly desired)
• Familiarity with a GN&C hardware suite for space applications
• Mission operations experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated good communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors and customers
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
