Modeling and Simulation Engineer

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Who we are Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

What We’re Doing At Lockheed Martin, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Our campus is a hub for engineering excellence, where we tackle some of the world's most challenging engineering problems. We pride ourselves on our culture of creativity, excellence, and product innovation.

The Work At our Lockheed Martin RMS Mitchel Field site on Long Island (NYC metro area), we are seeking a skilled engineer primarily responsible for leading technical efforts and projects for the U.S Navy's strategic navigation submarine programs. In this position you will work closely with subject matter experts to design, implement, and validate high‑fidelity inertial models, stochastic error‑modeling frameworks, and covariance‑analysis tools that underpin system performance assessments and design trade studies. You will serve as a primary analyst of the software suite used for test‑data assessment, delivering MATLAB‑based algorithms, Kalman‑filter implementations, and new sonar‑filter functionalities. Responsibilities include producing detailed technical design documentation, generating accuracy assessment reports for new system concepts, and providing guidance and training to stakeholders on the use and interpretation of the analysis tools. The role requires strong expertise in stochastic modeling, MATLAB development, and sensor‑fusion techniques, and offers the opportunity to shape critical capabilities for the U.S. Navy’s undersea warfare mission set.

Why Join Us Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Joining Lockheed Martin means becoming part of a team that's making a significant impact in the field of engineering. When you choose to work with us, you'll enjoy: Our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline such as Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics
• Strong MATLAB proficiency (development, debugging, optimization) including Simulink
• Applicable technical experience on digital twin or model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) projects.
• Proficiency with scripting/programming languages (Python/ C and C++)
• Proficient working within both Windows and Unix/Linux environment
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with both local and geographically distributed teammates including subcontractors, technical agents and customers
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skillsets
• Must be a US citizen; this position will require a government security clearance

Desired Skills

• Advanced degree from an accredited college in a related discipline such as Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics
• Knowledge of Pytorch, ONNX, and general AI/ML tools and libraries
• Basic understanding of time-domain (Kalman, Least-Squares, etc) and frequency-domain filtering (Low-Pass, High-Pass, Band-Pass, Notch, etc)
• Familiarity with Position, Navigation, and Timing with and without GPS
• Familiarity with Inertial Navigation Systems
• Familiarity with State Estimation and Sensor Fusion
• Familiarity with active SONAR systems (Correlation Velocity Log, Doppler Velocity Log, etc) and underwater platforms
• Active Secret / Top Secret Security Clearance

Pay Information

• $124899.00 - $199044.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

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.

• Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
• 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) 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.