Senior Systems Engineer

Description We are Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Strategic Spectrum Solutions team works on design, development, integration, and testing of systems, with expertise in Software Defined Radios, digital signal processing, GNSS simulation, and signal transceivers. Who You Are You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best‑in‑class products. You hold a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with at least five years of professional experience, or a master’s degree with over three years of experience, or provide equivalent education and experience. You currently hold a Top Secret clearance. Responsibilities Contribute to the creation of design solutions that address complex engineering problems across the full software cycle. Develop operational scenarios, system requirements, and architectures based on the customer’s goals and contractual requirements. Incrementally develop product design and delivery optimization requirements, supporting software development and integration activities. Develop functional, architectural, and detailed designs, adding or updating functionality based on operational scenarios and customer requirements. Manage key aspects of the technical implementation, collaborating across disciplines to ensure consistency of technical parameters, interfaces, and assumptions, and interfacing with stakeholders to meet program goals. Orchestrate cross‑functional collaboration to share best practices and domain knowledge. Perform obsolescence analysis for current and future hardware solutions. Support and guide operations and maintenance, including definition and communication of complete test, integration, and checkout plans for new capabilities. Collaborate cross‑functionally to analyze, test, and iterate technical requirements, user stories, and operations concepts, providing technical direction and clarification within the team. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with at least five years of professional experience, or equivalent education and experience. Masters degree with three years of experience also acceptable. Top Secret security clearance required prior to start. Experience developing system, hardware, and performance requirements. Experience performing software and/or systems integration and testing. Experience preparing test plans and procedures, and executing tests. Strong collaboration skills within a team environment. Desired Skills Experience developing system interfaces and architectures. Experience working within a System Development Life Cycle. Proficiency in PTC Creo, EPDM, Cameo Systems Modeler, JIRA, DOORS. Experience with 3‑D modeling software (PTC Creo, CATIA, Solidworks). Agile experience (Product Owner, Scrum Master). Experience working with vendors and internal/external customers. Methodical approach to problem solving. Effective oral and written communication skills. Willingness to travel to vendors or test events. Security Clearance and Citizenship This position requires a government security clearance and you must be a U.S. citizen. Work Schedules & Onsite Requirements The role is onsite full‑time at a Lockheed Martin facility. Work schedule includes a 4‑day 10‑hour day cycle with three days off per week. Lockheed Martin offers flexible alternate work schedules and paid time off benefits. Other Information Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: RMS Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Systems Engineering: Software Type: Full‑Time Shift: First Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr