Full Time: Systems Engineering Senior

Standard Job Description 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. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicles to designing aircraft that defy gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer to support the design, development, integration, testing and qualification of mission-specific systems for the Air Mobility and Maritime Missions Line of Business. The role covers platforms such as the C-130H/J, C-5M, and P-3. You will operate within a configuration-managed process-driven environment throughout all phases of the system/software development lifecycle utilizing Agile development framework. You must have experience analyzing complex technical issues, presenting findings/recommendations and implementing solutions. Responsibilities include performance of technical planning; creation of system requirements, design, development, and integration; and verification and validation using systems engineering principles.

You must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim secret will be required to start. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

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Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Systems Engineering, i.e. Avionics or Mission Systems Design, Development, Integration or Test, or related Engineering discipline.
• Proven ability to produce clear, concise, and well-structured technical documentation for complex integrated systems.
• Bachelor of Science degree or above from an accredited college in engineering disciplines including but not limited to Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering

Desired Skills

Experience testing aircraft hardware in a lab environment

Strong technical presentation skills

Earned Value experience

Risk and Opportunity metrics assessment

Agile development experience

Masters Degree

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.