**Description:** Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most\. Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity\. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future\. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve\. We’re creating future\-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision\. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world\. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation\. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity\. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you\. Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, CO seeks a level 2 model developer/analyst fo our Operations Analysis Group\. In this role you will join a dynamic team environment with a unique culture supporting a myriad of Independent Research and Development \(IRAD\) projects and selected Strategic & Missile Defense \(MD\) Line of Business program tasks\. The chemistry of the team is critical to our success\. To be successful, you will need to be highly motivated to solve strike and missile defense problems at the conceptual level\. This is an exciting opportunity in which you will interface with senior technical and program leadership from across the Corporation\. **Summary of key duties: In this role, you will\.\.\.** • Support code development, conduct analysis runs, threat trajectory generation, and maintenance of post processors for COBRA \(a coverage/battlespace/requirements analysis tool\) and GHOST \(a sensors and threats tool\) models • Develop an understanding of Missile Defense \(MD\) system simulations and analysis • Develop a working knowledge of MD system functions, scientific principles, technologies, and operations; • Translating interceptor, radar, and battle management concepts into simulation input • Support the operation maintaining of simulation codes • Generate output to support analysis products • Develop MATLAB models of algorithms, optimization techniques, hit\-to\-kill physics and data processors\. • Apply a working knowledge of LINUX, Windows operating systems, and C/C\+\+ programming **Our level 2 employees typically have 2\-5 years of experience\.** \#LockheedMartinSpaceBD **Basic Qualifications:** • Bachelors in a STEM field • Strong MATLAB skills • Demonstrated knowledge of Missile Defense systems • Experience with medium fidelity modeling and simulation to include satellite / orbital modeling • Must have an active Secret clearance prior to start with the ability to qualify for a Top\-Secret clearance **Desired Skills:** • Active Top Secret clearance • Advanced technical degree • Strong C/C\+\+ software development skills • Interest and/or experience in Model Based Systems Engineering \(MBSE\) • Familiarity with AFSIM • Willingness to lead technical tasks to include coordination of geographically dispersed analytic efforts and out\-briefing results to senior leadership • Detailed knowledge of missile defense weapons, C2BMC, and sensor systems • GIT/Software Configuration Management experience • Experience in Machine Learning • Proven ability to take on detailed technical assignments often requiring learning or developing advanced math models and algorithms • Strong communications skills and ability to document work in memorandum and briefing form • Willingness to work in a fast paced, high work volume, highly technical, small team environment - - - To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters a work environment that encourages big\-picture thinking\. 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\. **Benefits you can enjoy include:** • Medical \{many choices of plans; some LM locations have on\-site medical\} • Dental • 401k \{with generous matching\} • Generous Paid time off • Work/life balance, family\-friendly environment • Career development, career\-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds • Fun, talented, and witty teammates • Knowledgeable, supportive, and engaged leadership • Community\-minded organization • Mentorship opportunities • Rewards & recognition • Generous Tuition Reimbursement - - - We are committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life\. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Hiring Our Heroes\. **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 **Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York \(excluding most major metropolitan areas\), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $73,400 \- $129,260\. 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\. **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:** Experienced Professional **Business Unit:** SPACE **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Systems Engineering: Models and Simulations **Type:** Full\-Time **Shift:** First