Systems Engineer, Sr (Architecture & Design)

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What We're Doing

As a part of the Lockheed Martin community, we take on challenges and find solutions using creativity and collaboration. If you’re looking to be a part of a passionate team solving these complex problems, then Rotary and Mission Systems is the place for you.

The Work

Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems is seeking a full-time Systems Engineer. You will participate in design, development, integration, and testing of new capabilities for several Department of Defense (DoD) products and technologies. You will use and contribute to models of real-world weapons, radars, Command & Control systems. You will independently identify and address system and software defects, demonstrate an ability to practice sound systems and software engineering discipline, and decompose complex problems to formulate solutions.

In this role, you will use model-based system engineering (MBSE) techniques to define, mature and maintain system architecture for both new and existing capabilities for several products and technologies and generating artifacts such as requirements and SysML diagrams that enable development, execution, and assessment of capabilities.

The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of SysML modeling tools, the analysis and decomposition of requirements, and techniques for identifying and defining a system architecture.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Must be a US Citizen. This position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Mount Laurel, NJ is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

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Why Join Us

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM field

• Minimum of 5 years related experience or 3 years with a Masters Degree

• Basic knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), system architecture definition, system/subsystem design, and/or requirements development

• Basic knowledge of SysML modeling tools such as Rhapsody and Cameo

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the SECRET level - US citizenship required

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated ability to perform system architecture and design using SysML and modeling tools such as Rhapsody, and Cameo

• Demonstrated ability to perform requirements development, decomposition, and tracing using requirements management tools such as DOORS

• Demonstrated ability to follow Agile Development Process

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment

Pay Information

• $91000.00 - $181113.00

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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.

• Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.

• 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) 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.