Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) - Multidisciplinary Systems Engineering Team

Requisition ID: 6093ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: N/ARelocation: PossibleType: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: Interim SecretFinal Clearance: SecretPay Transparency: $129,000.00 - $239,600.00Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: RMS CoreBusiness Unit: RMS CoreJob DescriptionLockheed Martin is seeking an experienced Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) to lead a multidisciplinary Systems Engineering team within the Radars & Electronic Systems Line of Business. The LSE will serve as a key member of the Architecture team for the Common Scalable Signal Processor (SSP), championing consistent application of Systems Engineering (SE) processes, driving high‑quality SE deliverables, and ensuring the integrity of the requirements baseline across all Product Development Teams (PDTs).The ability to obtain and maintain U.S. DoD Secret clearance is required.This position is on-site in the Liverpool, NY. Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture Team Membership: Actively participate in the team responsible for creating architectural artifacts supporting updates to SSP; providing technical leadership and insight.Process Consistency: Enforce uniform application of the SE process across all PDTs, ensuring a consistent level of quality in all SE products, guiding the team in adopting best practices and process improvements.Requirements Management: Maintain the Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM) and guarantee a stable technical requirements baseline.Technical Leadership: Oversee the development of solid system design solutions, accurate models, Pure Variant (PV) applications, requirements language, Interface Description Language (IDL), and Algorithm Description Document (ADD) artifacts. Team Development: Provide on‑the‑job training, mentorship, knowledge transfer and support to SE staff; mentor the Deputy Product LSE.Review & Approval: Review and approve technical documentation, models, and deliverables for compliance with SE standards.Collaboration: Coordinate with program Systems Engineering/Integration & Test (SEIT) teams, test team, and other stakeholders to ensure cross‑PDT dependencies are understood and met.Testing & Validation: Work with the test team to confirm all SRS‑level requirements are tested (or have a test plan), that test artifacts are created, and that test assertions are recorded in DOORS.Data Integrity: Ensure the DOORS database is complete and accurate (no orphaned or barren entries).Work Completion – Verify that Jira stories, PRs, and bugs are fully resolved before work is declared complete. Track and report on the status of requirements, test plans, and verification activities.Proposal Support – Contribute to proposals and proposal reviews as needed.Basic QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive Systems Engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory role.Technical Skills: Proficiency with DOORS, Jira, and model‑based systems engineering tools; solid understanding of requirements management, verification/validation, and configuration management.Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive process adherence.Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security ClearanceDesired SkillsPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.Experience in Defense or Aerospace programs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.Knowledge of Radar Systems and algorithmsExperience with Rhapsody; Pure Variants; Collaborator; LaTEXFamiliarity with Agile development environments and integrated product teams.Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00At 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.