Systems Engineer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin
Palmdale, CA · Posted October 14, 2026
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About the job
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.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
Perform Reliability Maintainabilty and Availability (RMA) tasks using Model Base Engineering (MBSE) approach, Failure Analysis (FMEA/FMECA), Single Point of Failure Analysis (SPOF), Prediction Analysis (MTBF, MTTF, Hazard rate)
Control Account Management (CAM) using Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Manage Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) database.
Desired Skills
Statistical analysis & probability theory (MTBF, Weibull, log‑normal)
Failure analysis methods (RCA, FMEA/FMECA, Fault/Event Tree)
Reliability modeling tools (ReliaSoft Weibull++, BlockSim, ALTA) and data‑analysis languages (MATLAB, Python, R)
Design of Experiments (DOE) and accelerated life‑testing techniques
Maintainability metrics (MTTR, MAM) and logistic support analysis (LML, LCC)
Knowledge of relevant standards (MIL‑STD‑1629, MIL‑STD‑217F, IEC 62087, NASA‑STD‑8739.2)
System‑level understanding (hardware schematics, BOMs, interface control documents)
Basic software reliability concepts for embedded/firmware systems
Project and configuration management (requirements traceability, change control, risk management)
Clear technical writing and presentation skills for reports, RCA summaries, and training material
Effective communication and teamwork across design, test, manufacturing, and logistics functions
Safety awareness and compliance with regulatory requirements
Understands how design, logistics, and human factors affect both reliability and maintainability throughout the product life cycle.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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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.