Software Engineer (Navigation Systems) - Level 5

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 for this experienced professional position will be a technical leader and subject matter expert within our GNC team, with focus on Navigation and Timing. The role will be required to independently drive development of complex navigation algorithms and the integration of COTS and custom hardware LRUs through design, surrogate testing, on-system deployment, and V&V. The role will involve independent, self-direct work, long-term planning, as well as technical direction of more junior team members. Experience with medium and long-term schedule planning and tracking, task prioritization, and team leadership is desired. Roles within Skunk Works, particularly at this level, require proactive and team-oriented experts who take initiative, build relationships, and take ownership of complex integration problems with substantial latitude. Frequent interactions across internal boundaries, with customers, and with sub-tier suppliers are expected. Adept communication skills are required, and previous leadership experience is recommended. Experience with supplier management, requirements, and technical interchange is desired. Availability for moderate travel (up to ~25% time) for team interaction and integration & test activities is required. The job will involve the use of a wide range of Aeronautical Engineering and Electrical Engineering principles, including aerospace system design, stability/control, guidance, multi-sensor navigation, estimation, system identification, optimal filtering using EKF/UKFs, etc. Extensive experience with hardware and software integration is required; safety critical software development experience is strongly desired. Ability to understand impacts of design choices on airworthiness, and mission/platform performance is essential. Basic Qualifications 
 Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aeronautical/aerospace engineering, mathematics, or a related technical discipline Subject matter expertise and minimum of 10 years of experience with development of complex aerospace navigation systems, navigation hardware integration, and/or algorithm design Demonstrated previous technical or personnel leadership experience Proficiency with Matlab and Simulink software Working knowledge of common programming (C, C++) and/or scripting (lua, python) languages Extensive experience with navigation hardware/software integration and test to ensure functional and performance capabilities Experience with deployment of navigation algorithms in aerospace embedded software Successful maturation of navigation hardware/software systems through development, V&V, lab testing, and flight/operational testing Desired Skills 
 Master’s degree in electrical engineering, aeronautical/aerospace engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field Experience with DO-178 Design Assurance Levels and safety critical software design practices Code generation from Simulink, aerospace embedded software design Schedule planning, tracking, CAM, or EVMS experience Knowledge and experience with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom aerospace navigation system hardware Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and