Missile Performance Simulation Engineer

Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world.

We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

As a Missile Performance Simulation Engineer you will work with a team of engineers in performing the following duties and functions:

• Missile system trajectory performance and functionality analyses using a variety of modeling and simulation methods.
• 3DOF and 6DOF Missile trajectory simulation and analysis (preflight and postflight).
• Maintenance and modernization of missile simulation software and supporting data set; writing or modifying software to support and perform specific analysis.
• Creating technical memos, providing input to data packages to support peer and customer reviews, and presenting analysis results to internal engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel during technical exchange meetings.
• Provide support to the missile simulation’s user base, working groups, for LM personnel and various non-LM FBM contractors.

Desired skills

•Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, physics or other related field.

• Knowledge of missile trajectory performance and subsystem inter-dependencies
• Understanding of 3 DOF and 6 DOF dynamics as they relate to aerospace vehicles
• Experience programming in UNIX/LINUX operating system (O/S) environment
• Knowledge of FORTRAN (or similar) is a plus
• Strong programming experience (C/C++ or Similar)
• Familiarity with STK, MBSE, Cameo, Agile process
• Experience leading small to medium groups including technical oversight and programmatic execution
• FBM program experience is a plus
• Active Top Secret clearance