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Guidance Navigation and Control Intern

Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville, Alabama

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Responsibilities

Job ID: 700317BR Date posted: Oct. 08, 2025 Program: NGI
Description:By bringing together people that use their
passion for purposeful innovation, at
Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and
solve the world's 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 development 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.

At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis
on empowering our employees by
fostering innovation, integrity, and
exemplifying the epitome of corporate
responsibility.

Your Mission is Ours.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Guidance Navigation and Control Summer Intern. In this role, you will apply missile guidance, navigation, and control expertise to modeling and simulation, support ongoing high fidelity model development, and gain experience in verification and validation of simulation software. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications:
• Pursuing a BS Degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline

• Possess an Secret clearance (minimum)

• Experience/knowledge of at least some of the simulation and programming tools (Matlab, Simulink, C++, Python)

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance.
Desired Skills:
• Have an interest in working on an Interceptor Missile Program

• Missile program experience

• Simulation and software experience

• Experience or academics in classical controls designs including but not limited to PD and PID controllers.

• Experience in working in an Agile DevOps environment

• Possess a Secret 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: 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: Part-Time as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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 world's 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: Co-op/Summer Intern
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Guidance, Navigation and Control
Type: Call-In
Shift: First
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About

The Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) engineer at Lockheed Martin will have the opportunity to design, simulate and verify technologies such as missile autopilot, guidance algorithms, inertial target tracking, and Navigation algorithms using Kalman Filters for optimal estimation techniques. They will also have the opportunity to design, simulate and verify precision servo control and pointing algorithms for gimbaled seekers and other sensors as well as various actuators and mechanisms. Modelling and simulation of these systems is performed primarily in Matlab and C++.

Our Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Full Time
  • Level: Entry, Mid, Senior
  • Travel: Minimal, dependent on role

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Qualifications

What does a successful GNC employee at Lockheed Martin look like?
Check out the info below to see if you have what it takes.

  • Collaborative
  • Imaginative
  • Problem-solver
  • Results-driven
  • Team player
  • Technologically savvy

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The work so far has been challenging and varied. Overall, it’s been a great job; The people, environment, and benefits are fantastic on top of the work itself.

Tim J.

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401k/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on position, we offer a flexible work schedule.

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