Guidance, Nav & Ctrl Eng Sr Stf

Job ID: 693400BR Date posted: May. 07, 2025
Description: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.


Come be a part of the development and production of the Hypersonic Weapon System Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) weapon. This new multi-platform launched weapon system will include phases progressing through design, flight test, initial production and deployment of the weapon system. Join the Lockheed Martin team and be a part of the company that has developed and flown more hypersonic vehicles than any other U.S. Company and has decades of hypersonic development and flight test experience from government contracts as well as internal.

In this role you will be the All-Up-Round (AUR) Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Certified Principal Engineer (CPE)/Responsible System Engineer (RSE). In coordination with the Chief Engineering Office, Weapon System RSEs, and subsystem CPEs you will provide focused technical authority for the product and ensure technical integrity of the product through individual ownership, responsibility, and accountability at all levels of the hierarchy; thus, strengthening expectations of product performance, mission success, and operational excellence.

This will include:
• Responsible for development, analysis, verification, and validation of AUR Navigation, Guidance, & Control (NGC) performance to top level requirements
• Support Chief Engineering Certified Principal Engineer (CPE)/Responsible System Engineer (RSE) organization as RSE of major subsystem component(s), with several lower CPE elements reporting up through
• Coordinate NGC integration with FSW and support verification and validation of FSW requirements
• Provide technical oversight to team executing development, verification, and validation of Missile Body G&C algorithms and capabilities
• Provide technical oversight to team responsible for development, maintenance, integration, verification and validation of modeling and simulation products which support design and performance verification & validation efforts.
• Provide technical oversight to national team in system level Working Groups and industry partners developing major subcomponents; Glide Body G&C, Navigation,
• Support Weapon System & AUR hardware RSE/CPE peers, remaining aware of development, qualification, and variances which impact AUR NGC
Basic Qualifications:
Weapons system and/or missile system architecture and design experience.
Missile Guidance and Control design and analysis experience.
Weapon system Modeling & Simulation design and analysis experience.
Experience in software development, integration and test.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance.
Desired Skills:
Possess an active Secret Clearance
RSE/CPE Certification
Experience with hypersonic and boost vehicle systems
HSWS/CPS Familiarity
Hardware in the loop/Test Like You Fly test experience for reviewing and troubleshooting verification environments
Analysis & Programming Language experience: Fortran, C/C++, Matlab/Simulink, Python
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and possess strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability as a team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships with team members.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $139,600 - $246,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Guidance, Navigation and Control
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First