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While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you\nAbout the Role:\nThe Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Subsystems and CoreSim Team is made up of enthusiastic and talented individuals that design and produce the hardware, algorithms, and software required to solve the challenging problems of controlling spacecraft systems in a harsh, zero-g environment. This position will report directly to the GNC Manager within the GNC Talent Center organization of Lockheed Martin Space. As an experienced GNC analyst in this role, you will be tasked with supporting and lead a program within the multiple satellite buses in LMs Portfolio including, but not limited to, the LM400 and LM2100 satellite series.\nWhat you will be doing:\nDesign, analyze, and optimize GNC subsystem dynamics and control systems using MATLAB/Simulink.\nDevelop and verify high-fidelity simulation models in MATLAB/Simulink and C++ environments.\nSupport system integration, test, and verification activities to ensure subsystem performance meets program requirements.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the program life cycle, from requirements through verification and validation.\nContribute to mission operations and post-launch performance assessments, as needed.\nLead small team of engineers to execute on program in meeting program milestones and supporting system level design reviews\nOwn the GNC subsystem output including plan for PDR,CDR, SIQT, Delivery and Launch of various vehicles through design life cycle.\nSuccessful applicants generally have at least 5+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline\nThe information below reflects the standard job description for this position:\nDesigns, develops, implements, verifies and tests algorithms to perform guidance, navigation and control of aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles and upper stages during powered and coast phases of flight, earth orbit, interplanetary cruise and orbital insertion, as well as during staging events. Navigation functions include the statistical processing of measured data points and their substitution into algorithms simulating physical reality. Guidance functions include the formulation of specific equations and control laws to achieve a desired position in space. Control design and analyses processes consist of the development of the control requirements for aircraft, launch vehicles and/or spacecraft. #spacegnc\nBasic Qualifications\nSkill Requirements:\nPossess Subject Matter Expertise in spacecraft controller design and optimization.\nExperience in developing and verifying performance of simulation models in simulation environments using programming tools that include MATLAB/Simulink, C++\nSecurity Clearance / Work Authorization:\nTo meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen\nDesired Skills\nExperience with SIMULINK\nExperience with 6DOF Satellite Simulation Environment and Architectures\nExperience with flight software development and autocode to C++ and Python\nAttitude Determination and Kalman Filter Experience\nMulti-body dynamics experience\nFamiliarity with a GN&C hardware suite for space applications\nExperience going through a spacecraft program life cycle encompassing requirements generation, design, analysis, integration, verification, and testing of the GN&C subsystem for space applications including mission operations\nAbility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment\nDemonstrated good communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors and customers.\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nBenefits 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.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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