Software Engineer (Navigation Systems) - Level 2
Lockheed Martin· Defense· Aug 31, 2026 · 2mo ago
Fort Worth, TX · Palmdale, CA
In office
Full-time
Principal
$168K–$230K est.
Job description
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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. Experience 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
Desired Skills
Experience with GPS technical details and integration
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
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $91200.00 - $169400.00
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Benefits 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.
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Dental
Vision
401(K)
Pto
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave