Systems Engineer

Standard Job Description

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.

For over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.

Lockheed Martin (LM) is seeking a resourceful Systems Engineer to become a member of the Systems Engineering and Integration Team. Specifically focused on Functional/Electrical Interface Development.

As a Systems Engineer, member for the SEIT Interface team, you will:

Work as liaison between a diverse array of teams from several technical disciplines both within and outside of Lockheed Martin

Facilitate and coordinate technical discussions regarding translation of the system requirements and architecture into a set of agreements on critical design parameters for each party to meet in order to fulfill customer needs

Evaluate, communicate, document, and maintain the agreed upon design solution between teams

Focus on the functional/electrical interfaces (electrical/signal definitions, wiring diagrams/schematics, circuit diagrams) between systems and subsystems in a highly complex system-of- systems environment

Work both independently and as part of an integrated team to execute detailed action plans to accomplish major efforts involving multiple teams

Develop CAMEO models of the subsystem and interfaces

Support requirements reviews, and other model based system engineering activities relevant to the interface

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 Qualifications

Experience working with various engineering disciplines (i.e. mechanical, electrical, safety, test, etc.) to develop System Engineering Products

Experience in design, integration and/or test of electrical systems

Must have a Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance; US Citizenship required

Desired Skills

Experience in Python or VTL (Velocity Template Language)

Experience in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Experience in CAMEO (or other Model Based System Engineering Tool)

Experience in generation of high-level interconnect diagrams using electrical or cabling software tools (such as Zuken E3)

Experience in Atlassian Tools (Confluence and Jira)

Knowledge in Systems Engineering concepts and processes

Writing requirements documentation and coordinating document release through approval process

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent social skills, and ability to create consensus among peers while forming relationships with team members

Knowledge of DOORS

Knowledge of CAMEO

Knowledge of Requirements

Knowledge of MBSE

Knowledge of Interfaces

Experience in systems engineering, preferably in a defense or aerospace environment

Experience with coordinating Systems Milestones reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)

Strong understanding of systems engineering principles

Active Top Secret clearance

Interview Questions

Innovation: Can you give an example of an idea you introduced that was implemented? What was the impact? System Development Life Cycle: Discuss your past experiences relating to system development life cycles. Teamwork: Some people work best as part of a group - others prefer the role of individual contributor. How would you describe yourself? Give an example of a situation where you felt you were most effective. Problem solving: What is the most difficult challenge you've faced in your job? How did you address it? What did you consider doing, but ultimately decided against?

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

At 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.