Systems Engineer

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We are currently seeking a Systems Engineer to join our Team.

As a System Simulation Engineer you will work with a team of Systems, Software, and GNC Engineers performing:

• Develop a 6DOF physics based missile trajectory simulation used across the FBM program
• Write/modify SW to support and perform specific analysis
• Perform verification and validation of new Sim against legacy Sim and post flight data
• Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios/environments and verify system/subsystem level requirements
• Create technical memos, present simulation demos to internal engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel during technical exchange meetings
• Support simulation’s user base, working groups, for LM personnel and various non-LM FBM contractors

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.

Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.

Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

• Experience as a Systems Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Software Engineer, and/or Guidance, Navigation, & Controls (GNC) Engineer
• Interest in flight dynamics, trajectories, physics-based modeling, and/or time domain simulations
• Programming experience in C++
• Interest in with software configuration management tools (Git, Artifactory, Nexus or similar)
• Active/Valid Secret Security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance; US Citizenship required

• BS Engineering, Math, Physics or other related field, and 1+ years Hands‐on experience performing guidance, navigation, or flight control engineering on aerospace or missile applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include generation and presentation of verification plans, analysis reports, algorithm description documentation, other technical documents
• Experience in flight dynamics, trajectories, physics-based modeling, and/or time domain simulations
• Experience integrating and testing hardware and software in Hardware In-the-Loop (HWIL)
• Experience programming in UNIX/LINUX operating system (O/S) environment
• Strong problem‐solving abilities; can debug and optimize scripts
• Familiarity with STK, MBSE, Cameo, Agile process
• FBM program experience
• Active Top Secret clearance

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition.

Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.