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 is seeking a dynamic, hardworking Systems Engineer to support our SPP programs. As a Systems Engineer, you will:

• Be responsible for supporting standard systems engineering processes or requirements, CONOPS, Verification and Validation and Mission Engineering (ME)
• Support the program by planning, writing, configuring, executing and reporting component and system level tests to verify new product development requirements.
• Generate and support the release of baseline artifacts for major milestone reviews, test readiness reviews and other formal CDRL deliveries
• Provide system admin/privileged user capabilities to the program. Support in-factory and deployed assets through Discrepancy Report (DR) adjudication and implementation of fixes.
• Sustain Hardware/Software/Firmware through operations. Work with customer-directed Information Assurance POAMs to address critical security requirements for continued operations.

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

• Systems Engineering proficiency – Hands‑on experience developing and managing requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and test & verification plans.
• Proficiency operating in Linux environments.
• Active Security+ Certification.
• Active or Current TS/SCI clearance with Poly.

Desired Skills

• Proven ability to work with diverse teams (engineering, quality, manufacturing, support) in multiple locations, building consensus and influencing decisions to keep projects on track.
• Skilled at translating complex technical information into clear, compelling messages for stakeholders at all levels, from engineering boards to senior leadership.
• Understanding of the unique requirements, threat environments, and operational constraints that define Space Protection programs.
• Experience reviewing released engineering changes, assessing impact, and orchestrating updates with Engineering, Quality, Support, and Manufacturing to maintain baseline integrity.
• Hands‑on involvement in the design, integration, and testing of Class C/D satellite programs, demonstrating knowledge of the specific lifecycle and compliance standards.
• Recognized for selecting and applying the right systems‑thinking tools (e.g., causal loop diagrams, trade‑study frameworks) to untangle highly complex problems and drive constructive change.
• Proficient with Linux, RAID, Windows environments, and Cisco network switches, ensuring robust, secure, and reliable infrastructure for mission operations.
• Practical experience or knowledge with RF hardware, link budgets, modulation schemes, and electromagnetic‑compatibility considerations that are critical for space‑communication payloads.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $106600.00 - $198000.00

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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.
• 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.