Software Engineer (Navigation Systems) - Level 3

Standard Job Description

The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Program (ADP)) is looking for talented and energetic individuals to become a part of a dynamic high energy team carrying on the 70+ year tradition of developing and producing advanced aircraft and battlespace solutions. This Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Software Engineer position is with the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Mission Systems and Software Comms team supporting an ADP program that includes staff distributed between Fort Worth, Texas and Palmdale, California.

The selected candidate will be a member within our GNC team, with focus on Navigation and Timing. The job requires use of a wide range of Aeronautical Engineering and Electrical Engineering principles from basic aircraft design, stability/control, guidance, multi-sensor navigation, sensor fusion, estimation, system identification, optimal filtering using EKF/UKFs, etc. to develop algorithms from the fundamentals, generate software from models, integrate, and test hardware/software solutions. Expertise with Matlab/Simulink is required, and embedded software development skills are desired.

The selected candidate will be a member of a high-performing multi-site team and must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic, time-management, and interpersonal skills. The candidate will have demonstrated effective communication skills as the position will require inter-organizational and outside customer interactions. The ability to travel on occasion for team interaction, and integration & test activities is required.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aeronautical/aerospace engineering, mathematics, or a related technical discipline

Proficiency with Matlab and Simulink software

Working knowledge of common programming (C, C++) and/or scripting (lua, python) languages

Experience with Kalman filter design and application to meet performance requirements

Experience with GPS technical details and integration

Desired Skills

Master’s degree in electrical engineering, aeronautical/aerospace engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field

Code generation from Simulink, aerospace embedded software design

Experience with safety critical software and design practices strongly desired

Knowledge and experience with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom aerospace navigation system hardware

Prior experience in a multidisciplinary aerospace development environment