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.
Lockheed Martin is seeking an Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to develop Inertial target tracking / fusion algorithms to support target tracking in a highly dynamic environment.
What You Will Be Doing
The GNC Engineer will work with Software Engineering to ensure algorithms are implemented within the system's software suite correctly.
The GNC Engineer will develop and run the simulation and perform trade studies. The individual will work as part of a team in reviewing various scenarios, identifying improvements and determining best solutions.
Simulation updates to improve analysis capability will also be involved.
The candidate GNC Engineer should have some experience with Inertial Target Tracking algorithms. The candidate should have familiarity with some, or all, of the following : linear algebra, probability and statistics, state dynamic equations, Kalman filter applications, kinematics and rotating coordinate systems.
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
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,
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Desired skills
Experience with Embedded Software
RF knowledge and experience is also a plus.
Experience with optimal state estimation filters such as KALMAN and Extended KALMAN filter (EKF).
Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) simulation experience is desired.
Flight software integration and verification experience is also a plus.
Experience with FORTRAN and Ada is a plus.