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Systems Engineer

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In-Office
Littleton, CO, USA
79K-147K Annually
Senior level
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Littleton, CO, USA
79K-147K Annually
Senior level
Develops subsystem requirements, CAMEO models, and model-based systems engineering products. Supports requirements writing, verification planning, testing, modeling, validation, and end-to-end systems integration. Collaborates across engineering disciplines to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications, conduct trade studies, define interfaces, and support design evolution and milestone reviews. Requires onsite work, U.S. citizenship, and an active Secret clearance with eligibility for Top Secret.
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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.

For over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.

Lockheed Martin is seeking a resourceful Systems Engineer, Senior to become a member of the Systems Engineering and Integration Team.

As a Systems Engineer, Senior, you will:

• Develop subsystem requirements documentation

• Develop CAMEO models of the subsystem

• Support requirements writing, other model-based systems engineering activities, and verification planning

• Collaborate with SEIT organization to create end-to-end integrated solutions

• Support a value driven systems engineering team and facilitate design evolution in a systematic and thoughtful way

• Support development of test, modeling, validation and verification activities

YOU WILL TYPICALLY HAVE

• 3+ years of professional experience with a Bachelor Degree

• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance

• Ability to work onsite at our Valley Forge, PA or Littleton, CO campus

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: Performs 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. 

Basic Qualifications

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

• Experience CAMEO and/or DOORS

• Must have a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance; US Citizenship required

Desired Skills

• Knowledge in Systems Engineering concepts and processes

• 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 DOORS

• Knowledge of CAMEO

• 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

• Active Top Secret clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

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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