Systems Engineer Senior
$95.9k - $178.1kLockheed Martin
Requisition ID: 7042ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: $1,000Relocation: PossibleType: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: SecretFinal Clearance: SecretPay Transparency: $95,900.00 - $178,100.00Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: SpaceBusiness Unit: SpaceStandard Job DescriptionSpace 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 is seeking an experienced Mid Career Systems Engineer Sr. to support a protected comms program, focusing on the design and integration of the Ground Segment for an advanced satellite communications system. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Systems Engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:• Contribute to System Engineering activities supporting the program, including system architecture, design, integration, and testing• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation of Ground Integration, ensuring seamless communication between system components• Conduct functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definitions to translate customer needs into requirements as well as hardware and software specifications• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, and test engineers, to ensure system requirements are met• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system diagrams, interface control documents, and test plansThe information below reflects the standard job description for this position:Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses 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 QualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical discipline, or a closely related field – or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experienceExperience across the systems engineering lifecycle (such as MBSE, integration, test, design, requirements, etc.)Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is requiredDesired Skills2+ years of experience performing Systems Engineering activities in the aerospace or related industry, with a focus on ground segments or satellite communications systems2+ years of experience with IBM Rational DOORS (or equivalent requirements database)3+ years of experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (CAMEO)Experience in agile development process, roles, and rhythms (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)Demonstrated experience coordinating across multiple engineering disciplinesAbility to communicate complex technical ideas to an audience with varied technical backgroundsDemonstrated ability to work in self-directed manner, work independently, and leverage best practicesExcellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skillsActive Top Secret security clearanceProficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practicePay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00At 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.
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