Systems Engineer, Senior

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.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Systems Engineer, Senior to support our Air Force Strategic Programs (AFSP). This group of diverse Engineers has a long history of supporting the Air Force Mission reaching back to the 1960's. Today's challenge is to support the modernization of the Minuteman Weapon System by crafting, building, testing and deploying new Reentry Systems and Ground Equipment that will enable the new system to perform for many years to come. This critical mission area has to be done right, pass meticulous certifications and last for many years to come. If this challenge is for you, you belong in AFSP.

As a Systems Engineer, Senior for the Mk21A program you will directly help establish the technical solution and overall system design for one of our country's most vital and sophisticated strategic Systems!

In this role you will:

• Define the Requirements and Verification Baseline

• Develop Specification and Interface Control Documents

• Support development of program technical baseline, ground and flight test planning, and design reviews

• Participate in value driven Systems Engineering team and drive design evolution in a systematic and thoughtful way

• Work closely with the internal and external counterpart to develop, test and field a strategic system

The successful Candidate will:

• Be eligible to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance prior to Start; US Citizenship required

• Meet all the Basic Qualifications

• Have at least 3 years' of applicable work experience

• Able and willing to work On-Site Full-Time from the King of Prussia, PA campus

The 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 Qualifications

• Experience in Systems Engineering, or related technical field experience with knowledge of Systems Engineering concepts and processes

• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple engineering field to identify technical product characteristics and con-op to develop requirements specifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop and decompose complex system architectures

• Writing requirements documentation and coordinating release through approval process

• DOORS or similar tool for requirements management, decomposition and publication

• Must be eligible to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance to Start (No Clearance required to Apply); US Citizenship required

• Must obtain and maintain a Final Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

• Script modification and development, preferably with DOORS

• Experience with DOORS, ePDM and change processes

• Experienced in model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) with Cameo Systems Modeler to develop, analyze, and validate complex system architectures.

• Ability to define and document solutions to complex problems and to convey solutions to both senior management and to other internal/external teams

• Familiarity with program and design review process (SRR, PDR, CDR, FRR, etc.)

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience coordinating with multiple key partners

• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very complex problems and implement constructive change

• Missile or space segment design and test experience with one or more subsystems or disciplines outside of Systems Engineering

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members

• Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, INCOSE Certification, or relevant Graduate Certificate

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.