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Systems Engineer Staff - E4

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Littleton, CO, USA
118K-219K Annually
Senior level
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Littleton, CO, USA
118K-219K Annually
Senior level
Leads end-to-end electrical systems integration for spacecraft programs, including system design, requirements decomposition, interface management, trade studies, technical analysis, integration and test planning, verification, failure investigations, risk management, and design reviews. Coordinates across engineering teams and external interfaces while ensuring technical, schedule, and cost objectives. Provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior electrical systems integrators and supports spacecraft development through production, deployment, and flight operations.
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The Electrical Systems Integrator (ESI) plays a vital role in end-to-end program execution by guiding the technical development of electrical systems of the spacecraft (SV) through all programmatic phases from initial design formulation, design maturation, production/manufacturing, system level integration & test, and deployment into flight operations. The ESI has a strong understanding of Electrical SV Subsystems (EPS, GN&C, COMMS, etc.), the internal/external interfaces, and how the system functions within a complex System-of-Systems operation.  A successful ESI seeks to move the design/build/test of the SV forward within the framework of the program, while demonstrating the ability to manage priorities and make proper risk-based decisions related to SV build/performance within the program’s cost & schedule constraints. You will support the SV System CPE to help drive the overall system design, requirements definition and decomposition, test execution, verification, and certification activities in support of completing key program milestones within budget and schedule. You will provide technical leadership to a small team of junior ESIs.  In this role you will: 

•    Perform system level design and decomposition into requirements, lead trade studies and layout, collaborate with the engineering teams
•    Work with IPTs and SMEs to define, document, & manage the system analyses, interfaces, and requirements between the flight systems, EGSE, processing equipment, test fixturing, and other external interfaces
•    Ensure the end-to-end compatibility of interfaces throughout the SV
•    Lead & perform technical analysis of complex system problems and develop solutions to those problems, including channelization, compatibility, and failure analyses
•    Lead electrical integration, test planning, and test execution, driving efficiencies
•    Coordinate with IPT teams and test organization to ensure compatibility of the interfacing equipment with the Flight system
•    Participate in and coordinate design reviews and technical product reviews
•    Lead and participate in failure investigations and review boards
•    Operate using Systems Engineering processes & functions, tailored to a go-fast program
•    Ensure technical risks are adequately represented


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

•    System design and test experience with one or more subsystems or disciplines outside of Systems Engineering (e.g. GN&C, Electrical Power, COMMS, RF, Software, etc.)
•    Knowledge and application of Systems Integration functions, including one or more of the following:
•    System trade studies and/or System modeling
•    Requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development
•    System Integration, Test and/or Verification
•    Test planning and execution with an understanding of all the interdependencies
•    Experience with hardware development at the component, subsystem, or system level
•    Experience troubleshooting electrical failures in complex systems
•    Knowledge of grounding architectures to prevent ground loops
•    Knowledge of power quality and effects on electrical circuitry in complex systems
•    Experience working with common interface standards (RS-422, SpaceWire, Ethernet, etc.)
•    Selected candidates typically hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience, with 5+ years of related professional work experience. 
•    Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

Desired Skills

•    5+ years with spacecraft/missile design, development, integration, or test, with broad based and in-depth knowledge of space, missile and launch systems at the component through system level
•    Knowledge and application of Systems Engineering processes and functions
•    Prior experience with satellite systems design, requirements, development, integration, test
•    Experience with systems architecture design of spacecraft, payload, and ground systems
•    Experience in the design, development, and production phases of a contract
•    Experience with Technical Baseline Management
•    Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management
•    Prior experience as a Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) or Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) or Delegate or Integrator roles
•    Prior Technical leadership and mentorship experience over junior engineers
•    Experience ensuring the physical and functional compatibility of hardware products throughout the full life cycle of the program
•    Experience in Engineering Change Control Process and tools (EPDM Windchill)
•    Desired Proficiencies: MBSE, ZUKEN, CAMEO, EPDM, DOORS NexGen
•    Ability to interact with hardware developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied
•    Proven track record of good judgment and programmatic execution necessary to meet technical requirements while balancing schedules and budget obligations
•    Ability to drive coordinated resolution to issues across multiple work locations and organizational structure
•    Recognized as an authority in systems thinking techniques with the proven ability to apply them to a wide range of complex problems and train others in their application
•    Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and tackle numerous roles as part of the daily program operations
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members, leadership, and customers
•    Ability to accept and distribute constructive critique
•    Flexibility and comfortable challenging status quo
•    Prior experience with Class C Programs
•    Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

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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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