Guidance Navigation and Control Manager

Lockheed Martin•Highlands Ranch, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

About Lockheed Martin Space: Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. 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 About the Role: As the GNC Lead for Space Development Agency (SDA) Programs you will establish the guidance, navigation, and control solution for one of our country's most vital and complex Space Systems. You will serve as a technical lead for the Guidance Navigation & and Control design & analysis engineering activities. SDA provides several programs that cover tactical communications, as well as missile launch warning and tracking capabilities for the US Government. In this role, you will: Lead engineers supporting GNC algorithm development and test activities, associated IRAD, and concept studies across the program. Provide management oversight to all GNC planning, requirements generation, software verification & validation activities, and pre and post-test support Serve as a liaison with other engineering disciplines and lines of business as appropriate, corporate contact, and execution of enterprise and corporate initiatives Collaborate with the software team to develop flight-worthy code based on GNC algorithm prototypes Use your excellent communication skills to work across the Lockheed Martin organization and customer/user community to ensure consensus and understanding of GNC performance Support and lead teams providing technical expertise in launching and maintaining large operational constellations Develop and create innovative solutions for special studies, proposals, and even support efforts beyond SDA missions Successful applicants generally have at least 8+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline, such as Aerospace Engineering or other related field.

Requirements

Experience leading small teams, coordinating tasking, budgets, and schedules.
Broad technical skills including rigid body dynamics, control theory, and computer programming.
Experience supporting the development of flight vehicle GNC architectures,
Experience planning and conducting GNC performance and simulation analysis
Strong team collaboration, communication, and presentation skills
BS in engineering
To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen.
Although not required to start, selected candidates will be required to obtain a government issued Top Secret clearance for long term employment on this program.

Nice To Haves

Related Program or Project experience
Experience leading technical teams and coordinating work to achieve a common goal
Proficiency in the following engineering tools: MATLAB, Simulink, with exposure to C/C++, Python
Experience with 6-Degree of Freedom (6DOF) simulations and physics-based modeling
Demonstrated experience with analysis of feedback control systems, closed loop guidance, or navigation algorithms.
Experience with model-based software development using Simulink (autocoding)
Experience developing robust flight software from GNC algorithm prototypes
Recognized as an authority in Guidance Navigation & Control algorithms with the demonstrated ability to apply them to a wide range of complex problems and train others in their application
Demonstrated experience in the requirements generation, design, integration, qualification, verification, and validation of Guidance Navigation & Control algorithms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant Dynamics and Controls coursework

Responsibilities

Lead engineers supporting GNC algorithm development and test activities, associated IRAD, and concept studies across the program.
Provide management oversight to all GNC planning, requirements generation, software verification & validation activities, and pre and post-test support
Serve as a liaison with other engineering disciplines and lines of business as appropriate, corporate contact, and execution of enterprise and corporate initiatives
Collaborate with the software team to develop flight-worthy code based on GNC algorithm prototypes
Use your excellent communication skills to work across the Lockheed Martin organization and customer/user community to ensure consensus and understanding of GNC performance
Support and lead teams providing technical expertise in launching and maintaining large operational constellations
Develop and create innovative solutions for special studies, proposals, and even support efforts beyond SDA missions