Overview In this role you will design and validate algorithms for guidance, navigation, and control of aerospace systems, spanning powered flight to orbital phases. You will work within a cross-functional team to translate data into robust control laws and verification through simulations and tests. The role centers on solving complex dynamics and state estimation challenges to enable precise spaceflight maneuvers. You'll contribute to mission-critical programs at Lockheed Martin, leveraging real-time simulation and HWIL in a demanding aerospace environment.
Compensation / Benefits- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible work arrangements
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off (PTO)
Responsibilities- Design, implement, verify and test guidance, navigation and control algorithms for aircraft, spacecraft, and launch vehicles across flight regimes
- Process measurements and substitute data into simulation algorithms to reflect physical reality in navigation
- Formulate equations and control laws to achieve targeted positions and trajectories
- Develop control requirements and perform analyses for aerospace systems
Key requirements- BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or similar STEM degree
- 3+ years of relevant professional experience
- Foundational mathematics: linear algebra, dynamics, coordinate frame transformations, state estimation techniques
- Experience with simulation/test environments (6-DOF IFS, HWIL, flight tests)
- Proficiency in Git and programming languages: MATLAB, Python, C++, FORTRAN, or Ada
- Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative work style
- US Citizenship and ability to attain Secret clearance
- collaborative team player
- clear written and verbal communication
- problem solving and analytical thinking
- linear algebra
- dynamics
- state estimation techniques
