System Simulation Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. 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. For over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence. As a System Simulation Engineer you will work with a team of Systems and Software Engineers in performing the following duties and functions:

Requirements

Experience as a Systems Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Software Engineer, or Guidance, Navigation, & Controls (GNC) Engineer
Experience in flight dynamics, trajectories, physics-based modeling, and/or time domain simulations.
Programming experience in C++
Experience with software configuration management tools (Git, Artifactory, Nexus or similar)
Active/Valid Secret Security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance; US Citizenship require.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, physics or other related field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include generation and presentation of verification plans, analysis reports, algorithm description documentation, other technical documents.
1+ years Hands‑on experience performing guidance, navigation, or flight control engineering on aerospace or missile applications
Experience integrating and testing hardware and software in Hardware In-the-Loop (HWIL)
Experience programming in UNIX/LINUX operating system (O/S) environment.
Strong problem‑solving abilities; can debug and optimize scripts
Familiarity with STK, MBSE, Cameo, Agile. process.
FBM program experience is a plus.
Active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop a 6DOF physics based missile trajectory simulation used across the FBM program
Write or modify software to support and perform specific analysis.
Perform verification and validation of the new simulation against legacy simulation and post flight data
Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements
Creating technical memos present simulation demos to internal engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel during technical exchange meetings.
Provide support to the missile simulation’s user base, working groups, for LM personnel and various non-LM FBM contractors.