Systems Engineer Staff (Level 4)

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Standard Job Description
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.

This position will be a key member of the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) team in support of the final design, development, production, integration, test, and delivery of this critical capability focused on the requirements development, decomposition, and verification.

As a Staff System Engineer, you will be responsible to execute and manage Systems Engineering projects, IRADs, or Proposals.

Some of the roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Support IRAD and proposal efforts for the SEIT team, including system design, analysis, test, and integration activitiesOrganize and support major program reviews for subsystems, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TIMEnsure completeness of converting mission requirements into system solutionDefinitize the system architecture and subsequent designDevelop/define interfaces between critical elementsPerform the necessary analysis to accomplish mission requirement conversion, architecture definitization5+ years professional experience.Active DOD TOP SECRET  

The information below includes the standard job description for this position

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analysis for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Basic Qualifications
Experience in systems engineering across the entire lifecycleExperience supporting trade studies (definition and execution) and requirements development/managementWorking knowledge or experience with systems integration, design, and test activitiesExperience working either Satellite or Ground Segment programsExperience owning or supporting Technical Performance Management (TPMs) for a development programActive or current Top Secret clearance, thus US citizenship is requiredDesired Skills
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering or a closely related technical disciplineAptitude to perform functional and performance-based thread engineering/CONOPsStrong communication and teamwork skills5+ years of Systems Engineering and/or Architect experienceBackground in architecting and/or designing communication subsystems (e.g., RF, optical, digital), for space missionsExperience defining, developing, or tailoring Digital Models of complex systemMBSE knowledge or experienceKnowledge or experience with missiles, defense, aerospace, or related systemsProficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practicePay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.

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) 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.