Senior Systems Engineer

Requisition ID: 9384ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: $50 LMRecognitionRelocation: PossibleType: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: NoneFinal Clearance: TS/SCIPay Transparency: $106,600.00 - $198,000.00Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: SpaceBusiness Unit: SpaceStandard Job DescriptionSpace 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 Mid‑Level Systems Engineer to join our Program Integration team in Sunnyvale, CA. This role blends systems engineering rigor with program‑level analysis, supporting various programs within the OPIR portfolio’s full lifecycle—from risk management and schedule integration to audit liaison and contract review. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment, translating technical insight into actionable program decisions while fostering collaboration across government, corporate, and internal stakeholders.Core Responsibilities of the Program Integration Team include:Lead program integration activities across risk management, scheduling, audits, technical reviews, financial oversight, and cross-functional coordination. Maintain and execute the program Risk Management Plan, providing risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and status reporting for program interfaces and LM-managed items.Develop and maintain integrated program schedules and lower-level schedule representations, coordinating interdependencies, effectivity requirements, and verification/certification planning. Serve as the primary liaison for government, corporate, and program audits while monitoring compliance with Lockheed Martin processes and FORGE requirements.Lead effectivity and key program reviews, including BL Update CDR, CIR, MSCSR, and PMSR. Perform systems engineering analysis of contract attachments such as DD254 and SOWs.Track and drive resolution of TBXs, action items, and Government Furnished Property/Equipment (GFP/GFE), providing status and escalation to senior management. Support L-Code management and Control Account Management (CAM) responsibilities.Collaborate with program management, engineering, contracting, and government stakeholders to align technical baselines with program objectives. Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes, improve risk visibility, and enhance schedule fidelity and overall program effectiveness.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 QualificationsAnalytical skills to follow and understand relationships of hardware and software systemsProficient in complex program solving requiring multidisciplinary thinkingExperience working in systems engineering or project/program managementDemonstrated ability to integrate technical data into program‑level decision‑makingAbility to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearanceDesired SkillsEngineering DegreeStrong written and oral communication skills and experience for interacting with senior leadership (e.g. internal management and external customers, government officials) and cross‑functional teams.Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $106600.00 - $198000.00At 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.