Systems Engineer Senior

Space NSS

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Lockheed Martin is designing, developing, and delivering a next-gen wideband MILSATCOM system comprised of integrated space and ground segments that will provide enhanced communications capacity, flexibility and resiliency. This position will be a key member of the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) team in support of the final design, development, production, integration, test, and delivery of this critical capability focused on the requirements development, decomposition, and verification. In this role, you will:

• Perform requirements and verification engineering for the next-gen wideband MILSATCOM system.
• Develop, allocate, flow-down both performance and functional requirements from the system to its constituent segments and elements.
• Coordinate closely across the SEIT team and with lower-tier systems, hardware, and software engineers to ensure a comprehensive allocation and understanding of the system requirements.
• Develop verification and validation plans; lead the applicable verification and validation activities ensuring the systems both meets requirements and performs as needed.
• Support/lead key program design reviews

Multiple locations available for this position. This position is contingent on program award, expected in 3Q 2026. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

The information below includes 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:

• Requirements allocation, flowdown, verification, and/or VCRM development experience
• Familiarity with DOORS and/or CAMEO
• Experience working either Satellite or Ground Segment programs
• Eligibility to obtain a DOD SECRET Security Clearance. Thus US Citizenship is required

Desired skills:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline
• 2+ years of Requirements and Verification Experience
• Experience in executing design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc)
• Experience with Requirements Allocation Documentation
• System Integration Experience
• Background in designing, or sustaining communication subsystems (e.g., RF, optical, digital), for space missions
• Active or Current DoD SECRET Security Clearance
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Space NSS 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. 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.