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This Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Software Engineer position is with the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Mission Systems and Software Comms team supporting an ADP program that includes staff distributed between Fort Worth, Texas and Palmdale, California.\nRoles within Skunk Works require proactive and team-oriented engineers who take initiative, build relationships, and take ownership of complex integration problems with substantial latitude. The successful candidate for this experienced professional role must possess sufficient technical knowledge and experience to work effectively and efficiently with minimal oversight. Effective communication skills are key, as frequent interactions across internal boundaries, with customers, and with sub-tier suppliers are expected. The ability to travel on occasion for team interaction, and integration & test activities is required.\nThe job will involve the use of a wide range of Aeronautical Engineering and Electrical Engineering principles, including aerospace system design, stability/control, guidance, multi-sensor navigation, estimation, system identification, optimal filtering using EKF/UKFs, etc. Extensive experience with hardware and software integration is required; safety critical software development experience is strongly desired. Ability to understand impacts of design choices on airworthiness, and mission/platform performance is essential.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aeronautical/aerospace engineering, mathematics, or a related technical discipline\nA minimum of 5 years of experience with development of complex aerospace navigation systems, navigation hardware integration, and/or algorithm design\nProficiency with Matlab and Simulink software\nWorking knowledge of common programming (C, C++) and/or scripting (lua, python) languages\nExperience with navigation hardware/software integration and test to ensure functional and performance capabilities\nDesired Skills\nMaster’s degree in electrical engineering, aeronautical/aerospace engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field\nExperience with system design to meet functional and performance requirements\nExperience with safety critical software and design practices strongly desired\nCode generation from Simulink, aerospace embedded software design\nKnowledge and experience with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom aerospace navigation system hardware\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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