System Simulation Engineer

Lockheed Martin

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Work type: On-site
Location: Littleton, CO
Salary: $89,300–$157,550 / yr
Posted: today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced technology systems, products, and services for government and commercial customers worldwide.

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TL;DR · System Simulation Engineer

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As a System Simulation Engineer at our leading defense technology company, you will join a team of skilled Systems and Software Engineers to develop a 6DOF physics-based missile trajectory simulation for the FBM program. Your daily tasks will include writing or modifying software to support specific analysis, verifying new simulations against legacy data and post-flight information, evaluating system performance in complex scenarios, and presenting technical memos and demos to internal teams and customers. You will also provide user support and collaborate with various contractors on missile simulation projects. The ideal candidate has experience as a Systems Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, or GNC Engineer, with expertise in flight dynamics, trajectories, and time domain simulations using C++. Familiarity with software configuration management tools like Git and UNIX/Linux environments is essential, along with strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities to document verification plans and technical reports.

Skills

C++ Git STK MBSE Agile UNIX/Linux HWIL Terraform Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL Python Kubernetes AWS Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Develop 6DOF physics-based missile trajectory simulation for the FBM program.
Write or modify software to support specific analysis requirements.
Verify new simulations against legacy data and post-flight information.
Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments.
Present simulation results and technical memos to internal teams and customers.

What we're looking for

Experience as a Systems Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Software Engineer, or GNC Engineer.
Proficiency in flight dynamics, trajectories, physics-based modeling, and time domain simulations.
Strong programming skills in C++ and UNIX/Linux environments.
Active Secret Security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.
Hands-on experience in guidance, navigation, or flight control engineering on aerospace applications.
Familiarity with software configuration management tools (Git, Artifactory, Nexus).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and presentations.

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