Guidance, Navigation & Control Staff Engineer

$114,100 - $218,600/Yr

Lockheed Martin - Littleton, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Littleton, CO

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The position involves working with the Military Space Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) team at Lockheed Martin, focusing on the design and production of hardware, algorithms, and software for controlling systems in challenging space environments. The role requires a strong background in spacecraft relative navigation, particularly in Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO), and offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technology and solutions in a collaborative team setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce hardware, algorithms, and software for GN&C systems.
• Develop RPO algorithms from initial system design through the entire code development lifecycle.
• Utilize simulation and programming tools such as Matlab/Simulink, C++, and Python.
• Implement Kalman Filtering and Attitude Determination techniques.
• Work with LM CoreSim and/or Flat Sim development.
• Collaborate with team members to solve complex technical challenges in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• BS or MS Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline focusing on control system design & analysis.
• Strong experience in Relative Navigation: RPO algorithm development.
• Experience with simulation and programming tools (e.g., Matlab/Simulink, C++, Python).
• Experience with Kalman Filtering and Attitude Determination.
• Possess active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with flight software development and autocode to C++.
• RPO experience in both simulation and operations.
• Experience working with Smallsats.
• Familiarity with a GN&C hardware suite for space applications.
• Mission operations experience.
• Demonstrated good communication skills.

Benefits

• 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
• Holidays