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Avionics Navigation Systems Engineer Staff

hackajob · Owego, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$109k–$193k/yrFull-time

hackajob is collaborating with Lockheed Martin to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role in Owego, NY.

About the role

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), we deliver innovative solutions that safeguard national security and advance the defense, aerospace, and technology industries. As a Navigation Systems Engineer, you will lead the design, development, integration, and verification of cutting-edge navigation solutions for aerospace systems. This role works within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance, resilient navigation architectures that meet stringent mission and safety requirements.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve navigation system architectures (e.g., GNSS, INS, Sensor Fusion using Kalman filtering, Bayesian methods).
  • Interface with cross-functional teams—software, supplier, program management, and customers—to align technical solutions with program goals.
  • Capture, trace, and verify system requirements using DOORS or equivalent tools; ensure compliance with MIL STD and customer specifications.
  • Contribute to system design and requirements development, ensuring architectures, interfaces, and behaviors align with customer and program needs.
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve software and system-level defects to maintain mission readiness and reliability.

Requirements

  • Experience with navigation systems (EGI, GPS, RNP/RNAV, Terrain Avoidance, Radio Nav, Traffic Collision Avoidance, etc.) and/or Identification Systems (IFF, etc.).
  • Broad systems engineering experience (e.g., system architecture and design, systems documentation, system requirements, CONOPS, systems verification).
  • Experience integrating and testing hardware and/or software.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related STEM discipline from an accredited college.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD government clearance at the Secret level (U.S. citizenship required).

Desired Skills

  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., SysML, Cameo).
  • Broad understanding of RF principles and antenna design.
  • Leadership and mentorship capabilities.
  • Experience with MATLAB, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429.
  • Proven ability to work effectively and collaborate in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of civil certification regulations, requirements, and processes (e.g., RTCA, FAA, ICAO, etc.).
  • Current active Secret security clearance.

Why Join Us

At Lockheed Martin, your career will be shaped by leadership opportunities, cutting-edge projects, and continuous learning. As a lead engineer, you will help shape the future of mission and avionics systems while mentoring the next generation of engineers. We offer growth and development programs, opportunities to work on industry-leading technologies, and a culture where innovation is encouraged and recognized.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. For states not referenced above, including Owego, NY, the salary range is $109,200 - $192,510. Salary is determined by factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education/training, key skills, and market considerations.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Schedule

This is a full-time, onsite position with a 4x10-hour day schedule (3 days off per week). Lockheed Martin supports flexible work schedules, including condensed options that provide additional time away from the office.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Education assistance and parental leave.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays:
    • Non-represented full-time employees: Accrue at least 10 hours of PTO per month; 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.

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