Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago
Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer - Early Career
California
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$68K/yr - $120K/yrLockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking a full-time Early Career Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer. In this role, you will design flight software algorithms, conduct performance analysis, and support hardware-in-the-loop testing.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design flight software algorithms
Conduct performance analysis
Support hardware-in-the-loop testing
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering or related degree
Broad technical skills including rigid body dynamics, control theory, computer programming or related fields
Experience using Matlab and/or Simulink for simulations, analysis of feedback control systems, closed loop guidance, or navigation algorithms
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance
Preferred
Experience with simulation and physics-based modeling
Knowledge of missile systems
Experience with missile flight controls and guidance
Experience with model based software development using Simulink (autocoding)
Experience with Python, FORTRAN, C and C++
Experience with image processing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
Demonstrated ability as a team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships with team members
Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, advisors/management, subcontractors and customers
Active DoD Secret clearance
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
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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