Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer (Staff, Level IV)

About the role

The position is contingent upon the program award expected in Fall 2026. Lockheed Martin Space is a critical domain, connecting technologies, security, and humanity. We aim to advance spacecraft and the workforce for the next generation, erasing boundaries and forming global partnerships.

What You’ll Do

• Design, analyze, and simulate spacecraft control systems, including attitude determination and Kalman filtering.
• Develop and validate GN&C algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink, C++, and Python.
• Perform hardware in the loop and flight software testing to verify control performance.
• Contribute to flight software development and auto code generation to C++.
• Conduct jitter and performance analyses for high precision missions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers, mission operators, and customers to integrate GN&C hardware suites.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to peers, management, subcontractors, and customers.

How You’ll Deliver

• Build and maintain simulation models that reflect real-world spacecraft dynamics.
• Implement and tune Kalman filters and attitude determination algorithms.
• Execute test plans, capture data, and produce verification reports.
• Generate and review technical documentation, including requirement specifications and design reviews.
• Support rapid iteration cycles in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Provide technical briefings and status updates to stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong experience in spacecraft controls design, analysis, simulation, and test.
• Experience with simulation and programming tools (MATLAB/Simulink, C++, Python).
• Experience with Kalman filtering and attitude determination.
• Experience in performing GN&C design and analysis tasks.

Desired Skills

• 7+ years of related professional experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline focusing on control system design & analysis.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly.
• Experience with flight software development and auto-code to C++.
• Jitter analysis experience (highly desired).
• Familiarity with a GN&C hardware suite for space applications.
• Mission operations experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated good communication skills.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $135,700.00 - $251,900.00. The salary range is a general guideline and can vary based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and market/work location.