SATCOM System Integration and Test Systems Engineering SME - Sr. Staff (El Segundo)

Reference: 734795BRPosted: 2026-07-13Location: El Segundo, CaliforniaSalary: $147,700 - $255,990Clearance: TS/SCICompany: Lockheed MartinDescription: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.As an ESS SATCOM Systems Integration, systems engineering SME, you will:• Act as a customer interface, foster customer relationship and interpret customer feedback into LM roles and responsiblities and execution team• Perform cross-program coordination during development of intersegment and subsystem-level requirement/verification baselines• Perform system analysis and interface definition across terminal, ground, and space segments• Collaborate with segment and subsystem design engineering teams to drive integration in a systematic approach• Perform cross-program coordination during development of intersegment verification, validation and test baselines• Collaborate with the SEIT and external organizations to create end-to-end integrated solutions • Lead and coordinate technical product development and reviews through the design lifecycle• Guide systems integration efforts through the program lifecycle• Foster customer relationship and interpret war-fighter needs into LM and System solutionsLearn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package.Basic Qualifications:• Bachelors degree in Engineering/Technical discipline or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience• 8 years of Systems Engineering Experience• Strategic SATCOM mission knowledge and experience• Experience with Systems Integration and engineering lifecycle on Space programs• Experience coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines• Active and Current Secret clearance required. Thus U.S. citizenship is requiredDesired Skills:• Full lifecycle systems integration and engineering experience on Space programs• AEHF Design, Integration, and Mission Experience• 10 years of Systems Engineering Experience• Customer intimacy and proactive inter-personal skills across all levels of stakeholders, with the ability to drive consensus on best ideas, processes, and products• Subject Matter Expert in one or more of the following areas: • RF or digital communications engineering• Designing, testing or verifying communications Payloads or Payload units• Terminals and system interfaces to terminals• Operational ground system command and control• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to an audience with varied technical backgrounds• Experience with customer facing reviews: SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.• Demonstrated ability to work in self-directed manner, work independently, and leverage best practices• Experience with CAMEO or MBSE• Familiarity with Agile processes• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance# Space NSSSecurity Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: TS/SCIOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday offPay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $128,400 - $226,435. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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.This position is incentive plan eligible.Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $147,700 - $255,990. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.This position is incentive plan eligible.Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit: SPACERelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Systems Engineering: Assembly/Integration and TestType: Full-TimeShift: First