Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer (Level 2 - 5)

Reference: 734949BRPosted: 2026-07-15Location: Sunnyvale, CaliforniaSalary: $95,300 - $165,255Clearance: SecretCompany: Lockheed MartinDescription:Lockheed Martin Space will be hosting an invitation-only hiring event in very early September in Sunnyvale, CA. This requisition is to capture Level 2 through Level 5 Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer candidates to invite to the hiring event. We will be reviewing all Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer applicant resumes, contacting those that meet all of the Basic Qualifications and Desired Skills and may be a fit for one of our open roles, and interviewing for the appropriate level roles. If invited to the event, you will be provided with the details regarding date, time, and location of the invitation-only hiring event. We will be interviewing candidates at Level 2 through Level 5 for roles on several different programs, including LM Space, the Next Generation Interceptor, Remote Sensing, and many other efforts where your expertise will be put to the test. The positions are on-site 100% of the time. 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.Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor of Science (or higher) STEM degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.• Broad technical skills such as rigid body dynamics, control theory, and/or computer programming. • Proven experience using MATLAB and/or Simulink for simulation and analysis of feedback control systems, closed loop guidance, or navigation algorithms. • C/C++ programming experience• Demonstrate strong math skills in the areas of linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and/or coordinate transformation. • Ability to clearly document analysis results in presentation slides and engineering memos • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.Candidates with more experience will be afforded the opportunity to interview for more senior roles at the event. Security Clearance / Work Authorization:• To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen.• Applicants must be able to obtain Final Secret clearance to be considered qualified. • Interim Secret clearance is required to prior to start.• Selected candidates will be required to maintain a minimum level, government issued Secret clearance for long term employment on this program.Desired Skills:• Experience with simulations and physics-based modeling • Experience with state estimation and navigation algorithms, including Extended Kalman Filters • Experience with kinematics using Euler Angles and Quaternions • Experience with autopilot design and linear stability analysis • Familiarity or experience with missile defense systems or fire control • Experience with C++ development and Gitlab • Experience with FORTRAN and 6DOF simulations • Experience with model based software development using Simulink (auto-coding) • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills • Demonstrated ability as a team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships with team members. • Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors and customers.• Familiarity with agile software development• Distributed/parallel processing • Possess a Secret clearanceCandidates with more experience will be afforded the opportunity to interview for more senior roles at the event.Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: SecretOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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 offPay 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 $82,900 - $146,165. 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.Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $95,300 - $165,255. 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.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 ProfessionalBusiness Unit: SPACERelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Guidance, Navigation and ControlType: Full-TimeShift: First