Guidance/Navigation/Control Engineering Mgr

Standard Job Description

Manages the design, development, implementation, verification and testing of 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. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

Basic Qualifications

• Final Secret Clearance is required to start this position.

• Experience on the IAMD PAC3 IRAD team

• BS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or similar STEM degree5+ years of professional experience in a relevant field

• Engineering Management or Engineering Team Lead experience including task planning, budget management, and/or employee development and mentoring

• Solid mathematical capabilities that include linear algebra, dynamics, coordinate frame transformations, and state estimation techniques

• Experience with different simulation and test environments (6-DOF IFS, HWIL, flight test experience, etc.)

• Proficiency in SW development environments like Git using programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C++, FORTRAN, or Ada

• Proven ability to effectively communicate with customers and senior management, building strong, productive relationships.

• Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership commitment to: Building Effective Relationships, Energizing the Team, Delivering Results, Modeling Personal Excellence, Integrity, and Accountability.

Desired Skills

• MS Aerospace Engineering or related field

• Previous experience as a Deputy Program Manager IAMD PAC3 IRAD

• Proven ability to effectively communicate with customers and senior management, building strong, productive relationships.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment

• Deep understanding of PAC3 Modeling and Simulation, Guidance, Navigation, and Control, Missile System Performance

• Experience integrating and testing hardware and software in Hardware In-the-Loop (HWIL)

• Prior experience supporting flight test preparation, execution, and evaluation

• Experience in PAC3 air and missile defense, development, and testing is required

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

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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.

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