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Systems Engineer

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
88K-164K Annually
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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
88K-164K Annually
Entry level
Supports systems integration and engineering for a satellite communications space-to-ground segment. Responsibilities include technical planning, requirements allocation, interface definition, verification and validation, risk mitigation, trade studies, and development of integrated hardware and software solutions across the program lifecycle. Partners with systems engineering and integration teams while applying Agile practices and systems engineering processes.
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By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a health, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

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.

Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility.
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the system integration and engineering of the Space to Ground Segment for a satellite communications (SATCOM) system.
As a Systems Integration Systems Engineer, you will:
• Support system integration activities throughout the program lifecycle, identifying risks and defining mitigation strategies.
• Partner with the SEIT organization to design and deliver end to end integrated solutions.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical discipline, or a closely related field – or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience
  • Understanding of systems‑integration and engineering processes
  • Familiarity with agile development process, roles, and rhythms (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
  • Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Thus US Citizenship is required
Desired Skills
  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools.
  • Experience designing, testing or verifying communications Payloads or Payload units.
  • Experience or understanding of terminals and system interfaces to terminals.
  • Experience or understanding of operational ground system command and control.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in self-directed manner, work independently, and leverage best practices.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
  • Active Top Secret security clearance

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $88100.00 - $163700.00

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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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