Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer (Staff, Level IV)
Littleton, Colorado
Littleton, Colorado
Responsibilities
Job ID: 709338BR Date posted: Oct. 30, 2025
Description:About Lockheed Martin Space:
Space exploration instills a thrill and passion in us all. 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:
We are seeking someone with senior level GNC engineering knowledge to join us in the capacity of Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer (Staff, Level IV)
In this role you will be tasked with GN&C analysis, modelling and simulation work associated with operating a spacecraft in Mars orbit. This mission is critical for providing relay support of Mars rovers as well as collecting science data that is redefining what we know of the red planet.
What You Will Be Doing
• Leading a small team of GN&C engineers to enable optimal performance of the attitude control and attitude determination systems of a Mars orbiting spacecraft.
• Simulating and trending spacecraft pointing stability and pointing accuracy.
• Preparing and reviewing guidance navigation and control command sequences executed by the spacecraft.
• Maintaining spacecraft orbit knowledge and ephemeris.
• Problem solving spacecraft guidance navigation and control anomalies.
Successful applicants generally have at least 5+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline, such as Aerospace Engineering or other related discipline emphasizing control system design and analysis.
Basic Qualifications:
Skill Requirements:
• Professional experience in Modeling and Simulation with emphasis in Guidance, Navigation, and Control algorithms
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink and model development
• Experience in Python and C++
• Experience in one or more of the following:
1. Experience in development or operation of a GN&C spacecraft subsystem
2. Experience in technical leadership
3. System performance analysis
• Demonstrated ability as a team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships with team members.
Security Clearance / Work Authorization:
• To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected applicant to be a U.S. Citizen
Desired Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Experience working in deep-space spacecraft operations
• Experience working in Matlab/Simulink for performing spacecraft simulation and performance analysis
• Experience working with STK to visualize spacecraft trajectories and attitude profiles
• Experience working with real-time simulation in a hardware-in-the-loop laboratory
• Highly proficient with the following programming languages: Matlab, Python, Linux,
Clearance Level: None
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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $123,500 - $217,695. 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
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Description:About Lockheed Martin Space:
Space exploration instills a thrill and passion in us all. 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:
We are seeking someone with senior level GNC engineering knowledge to join us in the capacity of Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer (Staff, Level IV)
In this role you will be tasked with GN&C analysis, modelling and simulation work associated with operating a spacecraft in Mars orbit. This mission is critical for providing relay support of Mars rovers as well as collecting science data that is redefining what we know of the red planet.
What You Will Be Doing
• Leading a small team of GN&C engineers to enable optimal performance of the attitude control and attitude determination systems of a Mars orbiting spacecraft.
• Simulating and trending spacecraft pointing stability and pointing accuracy.
• Preparing and reviewing guidance navigation and control command sequences executed by the spacecraft.
• Maintaining spacecraft orbit knowledge and ephemeris.
• Problem solving spacecraft guidance navigation and control anomalies.
Successful applicants generally have at least 5+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline, such as Aerospace Engineering or other related discipline emphasizing control system design and analysis.
Basic Qualifications:
Skill Requirements:
• Professional experience in Modeling and Simulation with emphasis in Guidance, Navigation, and Control algorithms
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink and model development
• Experience in Python and C++
• Experience in one or more of the following:
1. Experience in development or operation of a GN&C spacecraft subsystem
2. Experience in technical leadership
3. System performance analysis
• Demonstrated ability as a team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships with team members.
Security Clearance / Work Authorization:
• To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected applicant to be a U.S. Citizen
Desired Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Experience working in deep-space spacecraft operations
• Experience working in Matlab/Simulink for performing spacecraft simulation and performance analysis
• Experience working with STK to visualize spacecraft trajectories and attitude profiles
• Experience working with real-time simulation in a hardware-in-the-loop laboratory
• Highly proficient with the following programming languages: Matlab, Python, Linux,
Clearance Level: None
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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $123,500 - $217,695. 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
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
What does a successful GNC employee at Lockheed Martin look like?
Check out the info below to see if you have what it takes.
- Collaborative
- Imaginative
- Problem-solver
- Results-driven
- Team player
- Technologically savvy
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The work so far has been challenging and varied. Overall, it’s been a great job; The people, environment, and benefits are fantastic on top of the work itself.
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Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401k/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on position, we offer a flexible work schedule.