Systems Engineer - E2

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.

As a member of the Systems Engineering team you will:

Perform in an accelerated, collaborative, dynamic small team environment, closely integrated with customers and mission partners

Ensure consistency of requirements and traceability back to customer objectives

Develop the verification details for the requirements to ensure that the system is able to meet the requirements and support the execution of these verification activities

Support the successful execution of program Interim Design Reviews

Develop systems engineering documentation such as feature description documents, trade studies, Interface Control Documents, and architecture views

Participate in informal and formal system test activities

Communicate effectively and work in a collaborative environment

On the Black Canyon program, you will be responsible for developing systems engineering artifacts and engaging with customers, mission partners, and other stakeholders to satisfy and fulfill customer directed objectives on a unique, new effort. You will execute and perform system testing to ensure the system is operationally acceptible to the end users. You will be part of a growing team building a critical capability that will directly impact National Security. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast moving, lean and focused team that will help you experience and learn all aspects of the system lifecycle.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience working with Agile teams leveraging Scrum or Kanban • Ability to communicate effectively and work in a collaborative environment • Experience developing Systems Engineering artifacts (e.g. requirements, architecture, procedures, etc.) • Experience with system test and verification

Desired Skills

Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and proficiency with systems engineering toolsets

Experience with modern engineering practices such as Cross-Functional Agile teams and Capacity-based planning

Experience with Systems Engineering tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Ability to interact with software developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied

Ability to understand complex Space mission command and control concepts

Interest in the space domain and orbital dynamics

Experience with Integration testing, software testing, system testing and independent verification and validation as well as operational system checkout

Experience with DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, and deploying applications to test environments

Experience writing, reviewing, tracing, and verifying requirements

Experience developing system architectures

Experience working with external interfaces and generating documentation (e.g. ICDs) to support integration with those interfaces

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

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.