Senior Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
We are searching for a Controls Research Scientist to join our exceptional team. In this role you will support spacecraft and missile programs by performing research, analysis, design and development of control systems algorithms, software and hardware. Some areas of responsibility include:
- Inertial guidance systems
- Advanced control and stabilization concepts
- Pointing and trajectory control
- Target detection, tracking, and filtering
We are seeking someone who demonstrates genuine interest in these subjects and who is eager to be mentored by a respected expert in the field. You should demonstrate the ability able to work effectively and thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. You will have strong communication skills, an excellent analytic skill set enjoy working in a dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment.
You would typically have a related Masters degree with 3 or more years of professional experience, or a Bachelors with 5 or more years, or equivalent experience/combined education.
Performs research and/or product development encompassing multiple engineering disciplines, such as electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical. Supports the development of theories for understanding, characterizing and organizing natural phenomena into a systematic and meaningful pattern and leverages these developments to advance project and evaluate emerging technologies. May participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications. May participate in interdepartmental activities and research efforts.
Standard Job Description Performs research and/or product development encompassing multiple engineering disciplines, such as electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
Basic Qualifications
- Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain & maintain SCI Eligibility
- Experience with pointing control systems and controls architecture design, including pointing budgets
- Proficient with Matlab/Simulink
- Real-time software programming (e.g., C/C++ or similar)
- Math background to include linear algebra, matrix math, and/or 3D coordinate transforms
- Experience in Inertial Navigation algorithm development for missile and spacecraft platforms
- Experience in Kalman Filter tuning and development for filtering, estimation, and tracking
- Strong experience evaluating novel technologies, fast prototyping, feasibility studies, specification and implementation of product component
Desired Skills
- Experience in SysML and Model Based Systems Engineering/Model Based Systems Architecture
- Deep knowledge of multi-input-multi-output (MIMO) controls and advanced control methods.
- Experience working in Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking programs on algorithm modeling and simulation
- Experience implementing real-time simulation in a hardware-in-the-loop laboratory
- Experience with some of the following: image and sensor processing algorithms, target tracking algorithms, physics-based modeling or electro-optical sensors
- Digital Signal Processing, including frequency domain analysis and digital filtering
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Experience advancing the state-of-the-art, including (but not limited to) generating patents and publications in top journals and conferences.
- Experience leading and writing funding proposals for research grants/programs
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
- Current TS/SCI security clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00
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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.