Systems Engineer, Mid-Career

Overview Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. Lockheed Martin Space aims to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. Position Summary The Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team is seeking a Mid‑Career Systems Engineer to design and certify missile defense technology that could forever change our ability to deter and respond to conflict. Responsibilities Lead and coordinate with a complex, multidisciplinary team of engineers, including Aero, Thermal, Separation Dynamics, Loads, Stress, Trajectory Design, NG&C, FSW, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Integration, Initiation, Instrumentation/Telemetry, TPS, and Ground Test. Conduct regular working meetings, maintain a schedule, and track action‑item closure. Support major program reviews including SRR, PDR, and CDR. Establish proper configuration and version control during rapid modeling revisions. Ensure sufficient analytical predictions are issued ahead of flight test to support immediate post‑flight analyses, post‑flight model correlation, and eventual model validation as allowed by the flight‑test data. Orchestrate trade studies to inform changes to hardware configuration and design as well as mission architecture to improve robustness and reliability. Support the identification, derivation, verification, and validation of requirements. Specification and Interface Control Document development. Identify, maintain, and mitigate risks associated with the AUR development. Coordinate and conduct frequent Customer and Senior Leadership briefings, as required. Support missile system analyses for mission planning and execution, and support tests at various ranges. Some travel may be required. Basic Qualifications Technical degree(s) from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and training. Missile Development Technical Leadership Experience. Experience collaborating and leading multi‑functional teams. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Desired Skills Strong Interpersonal Skills. NGI and GMD experience and technical knowledge. Experience throughout the engineering lifecycle (system definition, design, build, test, and operational deployment). Significant experience in one or more Systems Engineering functions including Requirements Development, M&S, Performance Analysis, or System Design & Integration. Experience with Missile Defense Agency Customer. Experience with Digital Engineering/Digital Transformation. Experience in leading strategic enterprise initiatives. Active or Current DoD TS/SCI security clearance. Security Clearance Statement This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance level: Secret. Compensation Annual base salary ranges vary by location. Selected states (California, Massachusetts, New York (non‑major metro), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington, DC): $109,200 – $192,510. Major metropolitan areas (California, Massachusetts, New York): $125,600 – $217,695. Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision. Life Insurance. Short‑Term Disability. Long‑Term Disability. 401(k) match. Flexible Spending Accounts. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Education Assistance. Parental Leave. Paid Time Off and Holidays. Washington state applicants receive at least 10 hours per month of PTO and 90 hours for holidays; represented full‑time employees accrue 6.67 hours of vacation per month and up to 52 hours of sick leave annually. Equal Opportunity Employer Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin