Systems Engineer

Job ID : 707014BR

Date posted : Oct. 02, 2025

Description : The coolest jobs on this planet... or any other... are with Lockheed Martin Space.

We will be having a virtual hiring event on November 5th and 6th. If you apply to this requisition, you will be considered. We will be reviewing for multiple programs and the work schedule may change depending on program needs.

We are hiring levels 2-5. If you are interested in joining LM and working as a Systems Engineer, please apply to this requisition.

Please apply to be considered. We will screen those that look like a strong possibility of fit. Once screened, we will select the top candidates for an interview. If selected, you will receive an invitation with a date, time and location for your interview.

By applying to this posting, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Basic Qualifications :

Knowledge in Systems Engineering or Satellite Systems concepts and processes

Experience working with various engineering disciplines (i.e. mechanical, electrical, software, safety, test, etc.) to develop requirements specifications

Must have an active Top Secret clearance.

Desired Skills :

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 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

Experience establishing customer intimacy

Problem solving, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work across sites

Experience with astrodynamics and orbital mechanics including classical orbital (Keplerian) elements

Understanding of Satellite maneuver tools / techniques

Experience with MATLAB, SQL, HTML, Python, UNIX / Linux

Experience in Space Vehicle (SV) Test Operations including the test development process, test execution, data analysis, anomaly resolution, and electrical ground test equipment

Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker with the ability to select and apply appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change

Missile or space segment design and test experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members

Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, INCOSE Certification, or relevant Graduate Certificate

Security Clearance Statement : This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level : Top Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest : By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely : Onsite Full-time : The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules : Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position : 9x80 every other Friday off

Pay Rate : The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,550. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level : Experienced Professional

Business Unit : SPACE

Relocation Available : Possible

Career Area : Systems Engineering : Requirements Development

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First