Lockheed Martin

Systems Engineer, Senior - Simulation

Lockheed Martin$95K — $178K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience as a Systems Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Software Engineer, or GNC Engineer
  • Proficiency in flight dynamics, physics-based modeling, and time domain simulations
  • Strong programming skills in C++
  • Experience with software configuration management tools like Git or Nexus
  • Active Secret Security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret Security clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a 6DOF physics-based missile trajectory simulation for the FBM program
  • Write or modify software for specific analysis requirements
  • Perform verification and validation of simulations against legacy data
  • Evaluate system performance in complex environments and verify requirements
  • Create technical memos and present demos to engineering teams and stakeholders
  • Support simulation users and working groups for various contractors.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements and schedules, including 4x10 options
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid time off and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Education Assistance
  • Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability coverage
Full Job Description
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. We are currently seeking a System Simulation Engineer.

As a System Simulation Engineer you will work with a team of Systems, Software, and GNC Engineers in performing the following duties and functions:
• Develop a 6DOF physics based missile trajectory simulation used across the FBM program
• Write or modify software to support and perform specific analysis
• Perform verification and validation of the new simulation against legacy simulation and post flight data
• Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements
• Create technical memos, present simulation demos to internal engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel during technical exchange meetings
• Provide support to the simulation's user base, working groups, for LM personnel and various non-LM FBM contractors

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Basic Qualifications

  • Experience as a Systems Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Software Engineer, and/or Guidance, Navigation, & Controls (GNC) Engineer
  • Experience in flight dynamics, trajectories, physics-based modeling, and/or time domain simulations.
  • Programming experience in C++
  • Experience with software configuration management tools (Git, Artifactory, Nexus or similar)
  • Active/Valid Secret Security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance; US Citizenship required.


Desired Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, physics or other related field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include generation and presentation of verification plans, analysis reports, algorithm description documentation, other technical documents.
  • 1+ years Hands-on experience performing guidance, navigation, or flight control engineering on aerospace or missile applications
  • Experience integrating and testing hardware and software in Hardware In-the-Loop (HWIL)
  • Experience programming in UNIX/LINUX operating system (O/S) environment.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities; can debug and optimize scripts
  • Familiarity with STK, MBSE, Cameo, Agile. process.
  • FBM program or similair missile program experience.
  • Active Top Secret clearance.


Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.

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.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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