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.
Come join the Lockheed Martin (LM) Launch Systems Integration (LSI) team established under the Enterprise Systems Engineering Organization and shape the future!
LSI supports commercial launch services by partnering with domestic and international launch providers to deliver advanced space capabilities to orbit. The team develops spacecraft accommodations for single- and multi-spacecraft missions while managing launch procurements and long-term strategic agreements across the enterprise.
As a successful candidate one must be able to thrive, lead, and function as a self-starter in a dynamic, multi-project, fast-paced environment. You will be part of a high-performance team that's creating a best-in-class team culture, all while quickly advancing LM capabilities to meet ever-changing customer requirements. The LSI team is looking for a dynamic, hardworking Launch Systems Engineering to support multiple programs as the launch mission integrator. Helping execute on a variety of new and exciting spacecraft flight programs, focusing on LM Demos, new business pursuits and commercial launch opportunities.
In this position you will support numerous projects as part of the LSI Integrated product team (IPT). You will experience integrating with multiple launch providers and gaining knowledge on variety of missions spaces while to develop, coordinate and drive integrated launch solutions for LM mission success.
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.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
- Experience in systems engineering across the systems lifecycle, specifically focused on integration, test, design, verification, and/or validation
- Experience working across engineeing disciplines and teams (i.e. mechanical, electrical, software, etc.)
- Product delivery experience for key program documentation or deliverables (i.e. test plans, CDR, PDR, or spec)
- Familiarity with all stages of a program lifecycle
- Experience working with external and internal customers on critical program events (i.e. Launch)
- U.S. Citizenship due to program and work location requierments
- Prior experience working a launch campaign
- Prior experience with spacecraft test campaign and environmental test results
- Familiarity with go-fast programs and pace of small satellite integration and production
- Familiarity with variety of LM Satellite platforms (LM50, LM400, LM2100, Terran Orbital, etc.)
- Experience and understanding of Lockheed Martin Spacecraft production/manufacturing practices and environmental testing approaches and its relationship to launch integration
- Demonstrated Expertise in systems thinking techniques with the demonstrated ability to apply them to a wide range of complex problems and train others in their application
- Excellent technical writing, planning and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build solid relationships with team members
- Familiarity with spacecraft to launch vehicle integration process knowledge and interface management
- Experience in cross program IPT team communication and coordination
- Strong communication skills, clearly driving requirements to program and ensuring multiple teams are working collaboratively towards required goals.
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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.
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