Systems Engineer (E4)
Sikorsky Aircraft
Orlando, FL · Posted November 3, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
See every open role at Sikorsky Aircraft
More in Florida job market · All Systems Engineer jobs (596) · Aerospace & Defense · Engineering jobs
Where Orlando, FL ranks
Where Orlando, FL placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Cities hosting the most business conferences in the Southeast109 conferences · of 21
- #1Cities hosting the most education & edtech conferences13 conferences · of 39
- #1Cities hosting the most healthcare & hospital systems conferences14 conferences · of 33
- #1Cities hosting the most manufacturing & industrial conferences9 conferences · of 17
- #1Cities hosting the most operations conferences16 conferences · of 31
- #2Cities hosting the most business conferences109 conferences · of 58
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 207 open systems engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $104,000 to $160,500 and the median is $120,000.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
How AI is used in this kind of work
Among computer occupations, all other, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for computer occupations, all other: 31% (high).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
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 or higher in an engineering discipline, or equivalent professional experience with 7+ years of professional experience.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate in cross-functional engineering activities.
Experience with Conops, trade studies, system analyses, and architecture development.
Experience with risk and opportunity management.
Experience using IBM DOORS and Rhapsody/Cameo or similar for system requirements and Architecture.
Experience in achieving SETR events such as SRR, PDR, CDR, FCA, etc.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
MS Office Suite experience.
Secret clearance is required to start.
Desired Skills
Prior missile experience and sensor integration experience desired.
Strong business acumen, management influence and whole systems thinking.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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.