GMD Weapons Systems (GWS) Algorithms & Analysis Engineer
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:What Were Doing
As a part of the Lockheed Martin community, we take on challenges and find solutions using creativity and collaboration. If you’re looking to be a part of a passionate team solving these complex problems, then Rotary and Mission Systems is the place for you.
The Work
Become a part of something IMPACT-ful! Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation’s defense against ballistic missile attacks. The GMD Weapon System (GWS) processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat.
GMD Weapon System (GWS) processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat.
The engineer will be part of an Agile scrum team working in 2-week sprints.
The following responsibilities are expected of this engineer:
Technical Performance responsibilities include:
• Perform confirmation analysis to establish that the software products meet requirements
• Design and execute test cases to generate necessary conditions and evaluate results using MATLAB or Python scripts.
• Perform performance and behavioral analysis: measure the performance and characterize the behavior of tactical products and/or candidate algorithms for tactical products
• Perform causal analysis to understand WHY observed behaviors occurred
• Develop algorithms and algorithm design documents to enhance tactical product performance
• Prototype algorithms within simulation of Tactical baseline code
• Evaluate Ada code in the software to compare with algorithmic design or simulated code.
• Evaluate performance of prototypes
• Break down larger tasks into two-week subtasks
• Appropriately estimate size of tasks
Leadership responsibilities include:
• Manage overall task schedules, subtask schedules, and assignments
• Status leadership on task progress
Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Huntsville, AL is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of whats possible.
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Why Join Us
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package here!
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Basic Qualifications:
• 9 Years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline; 7 Years with Master’s degree; 4 Years with PhD.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: data analysis, performance analysis, or physics/Mathematics-based algorithm development
• General understanding of any or all of the following algorithm domains: track processing, track reporting, discrimination, sensor resource management, resource utilization optimization
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical personnel
• High proficiency in technical problem solving
• Knowledge of MATLAB, Python or similar engineering tools used in prototyping algorithms
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills
• Proven track record of successfully integrating problem solutions into a larger system
• Extensive background in Ballistic Missile Defense, midcourse missile defense, battle management, threat state processing, weapon target assignment
• Capable of performing assigned tasks with very little or no direction
• Capability to read and understand the Ada programming language
• Attention to detail
• Active Secret Clearance required with the ability to obtain & maintain a TS Clearance
Desired Skills:
• Experience applying advanced mathematical concepts (Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability/Statistics) to complex problems and solutions
• Extensive experience developing algorithms in a MATLAB
environment
• Extensive experience developing analysis tools in MATLAB and PYTHON
• Successful performance of root cause analysis of large complex software systems
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the worlds most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
• Experience applying advanced mathematical concepts (Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability/Statistics) to complex problems and solutions
• Extensive experience developing algorithms in a MATLAB
environment
• Extensive experience developing analysis tools in MATLAB and PYTHON
• Successful performance of root cause analysis of large complex software systems
Job Ident #:
62248979072
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