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Systems Engineer Sr - E3

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Littleton, CO, USA
96K-178K Annually
Senior level
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Littleton, CO, USA
96K-178K Annually
Senior level
Performs systems integration engineering for the D5LE2 Missile Program across the end-to-end flight system. Responsibilities include interface definition, systems integration, model integrity and version control, requirements analysis, design reviews, configuration management, verification and validation, and stakeholder collaboration. The role applies systems engineering and MBSE methodologies, supports technical planning and trade studies, and mentors junior engineers on MBSE workflows and electrical systems fundamentals.
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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.


The Lockheed Martin Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program seeks a self-starting and motivated Systems Engineer Sr to serve as a Systems Integration Engineer for the D5LE2 Missile Program. In this role, you will work across the end-to-end Flight System. The ideal candidate for this role will have expertise in systems engineering principles and an eagerness to apply these principles in a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) development environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with multi-disciplinary teams (internal and/or external to Lockheed Martin) to design an integrated end-to-end Flight System.
  • Support Systems Integration activities across the program lifecycle.
  • Communicate unit level external interface definition across the end-to-end Flight System.
  • Identify and correct external interface gaps amongst discrepant unit level design artifacts.
  • Maintain model integrity, version control, and documentation in accordance with project standards.
  • Mentor junior engineers on MBSE methodologies, Cameo workflows, and electrical systems fundamentals.
  • Participate in design reviews, configuration management activities, and technical interchanges with government or customer stakeholders.

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. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering related field;  Master’s degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in engineering related field.
  • Proven track record of demonstrating self-starting behavior on engineering projects.  
  • Understanding of Systems Integration and Engineering Processes.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability in ambiguous, high-stakes engineering environments.
  • Active SECRET clearance and ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance; U.S. citizenship required. 
Desired Skills
  • Experience with Model-Based Engineering (MBE) design tools  (e.g., Zuken, Creo, Cameo, PSpice, MATLAB, etc.).
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Cameo, INCOSE) in prior work on defense, aerospace, or embedded systems projects.  
  • Experience performing integration activities in a rapid development environment.
  • Strong technical communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder briefings.
  • Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
  • Active TOP SECRET clearance.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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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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