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Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer- Orlando

Lockheed Martin

Orlando, USonsite$81k-$151k/yrPosted Aug 24, 2026
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Skills

rocketpythonc++cicd

About the role

Standard Job Description

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

What You Will Be Doing

We are seeking an Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer who will specialize in Modeling and Simulation of complex technical solutions. This person will join a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers supporting various contracts and IRADs within Missiles and Fire Control. Modeling & Simulation Engineer tasks include:

Design Develop and documentation of model and simulation requirements and architecture

Develop, verify, and validate both complex models and simulations such as missile/rocket/interceptor/UAS 6-degree-of-freedom simulations (6-DOF) and effects-based simulations

Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements

Leverage GNC principles to design digital representations of prototype systems for performance evaluations and trade studies

Support ground and flight test efforts including Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) activities

Support program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and/or external customers

Why Join Us

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

Relocation assistance is possible for this exciting position.

Basic Qualifications

Post Secondary STEM degree with 1+ years of relevant experience.

Must be a US Citizen as an Interim Clearance is required to start.

Candidate must have fundamental proficiency in C++

Proficient in either MATLAB or Python

Candidate must have demonstrated the ability to perform one or more of the following Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) or Modeling and Simulation (M&S) assignments based on completed course work or professional experience:

o Develop and analyze algorithms such as guidance, navigation, autopilot, inertial tracking, and servo control algorithms

o Develop and/or verify/validate complex vehicle models and simulations such as missile 6-degree-of-freedom simulations

o Demonstrate strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and coordinate transformations

Desired Skills

Desired skills :

Proficiency with Python and Linux

Experience with Agile development

Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and software version control such as Git

Strong written/verbal communication and organizational and interpersonal skills

**Active Secret Clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $81100.00 - $150500.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; 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. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Compensation

This Control Systems Engineer role pays $81k-$151k/yr. Within typical range for control systems engineer roles in United States.

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