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At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Come be a part of the development of the Hypersonic Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) weapon. This new multi-platform launched weapon system will include phases progressing through design, flight test, initial production and deployment of the weapon system. Join the Lockheed Martin team and be a part of the company that has developed and flown more hypersonic vehicles than any other U.S. Company and has decades of hypersonic development and flight test experience from government contracts as well as internal.

In this role you will be the Associate Manager for the Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) team working for the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program responsible for technical execution and direct supervision of 10+ staff. The candidate will report to the GN&C-SW IPT Lead and Sr Manager aligned within the CPS Flight Systems GNC & Software IPT. With current and forecasted growth (WSIFO) to the NGC team including geographical distribution, increasing functional responsibilities, technical leadership increases of major subcontractors, and coordination of many concurrent activities. Some of your day to day responsibilities will include:

* Aid in management of the GN&C engineering team
* Develop the high-fidelity flight simulation software
* Coordinate execution of key milestones across IPT and national team
* Perform design and analysis of guidance, navigation, and control algorithms
* Execute performance analysis for the weapon system

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral, essential to professional company and contract representation are a must.

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy

- Medical
- Dental
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Work/life balance
- Career
- Mentorship opportunities
- Rewards & recognition

You can learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package by visiting this link. (https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/working-here#benefits)
Basic Qualifications:
* Possess a minimum BS degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
* Experience in Missile Guidance & Control, General GN&C and Performance Analysis, and Simulation Development
* Experience with the following areas
o Object-oriented C++ software development
o Aerospace or other high fidelity simulation
development
o Proficient in Python scripting, C/C++, and Matlab/Simulink
* Demonstrated technical leadership skills
* Interim Secret with the ability to obtain DoD Secret Security Clearance
Desired Skills:
* Experience with Software Configuration Management,
DevSecOps, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery,
Automated Test
* Solid understanding of git and Gitlab
* Familiarity with Agile workflow
* Experience with hypersonic and boost vehicle systems
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and possess strong interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated ability as a team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships with team members.
* Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors and customers
* Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $114,100 - $218,600. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

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

This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $131,200 - $247,300. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Guidance, Navigation and Control
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First