Senior Systems Engineer - Top Secret Clearance Required

Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space.

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

You will be responsible for developing system level artifacts and engaging with customers, mission partners, and other stakeholders to satisfy and fulfill customer directed objectives

As a member of the Systems Engineering team you will:

• Perform in an accelerated, collaborative, dynamic small team environment, closely integrated with customers and contractors
• Ensure consistency of requirements and traceability back to customer objectives
• Develop the verification details for the requirements to ensure that the system is able to meet the requirements and support the execution of these verification activities
• Support the successful execution of program Interim Design Reviews
• Development of systems engineering documentation such as feature description documents, trade studies, Interface Control Documents.

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• This position is contingent upon the program award expected in early 2026.*

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
• Demonstrates an Agile Mindset willing to adapt in a fast paced dynamic environment
• Experience working with Agile teams leveraging Scrum or Kanban
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a collaborative environment
• Experience developing Operations Procedures and training materials
• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain an SCI

Desired Skills:

• Domain Experience and Understanding of one of the following Command and Control (C2), Mission Management, Planning and Scheduling, Orbital Mechanics, SSA (Space Situational Awareness)
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and proficiency with SysML and Cameo
• Experience with modern engineering practices such as Cross-Functional Agile teams and Capability-based planning
• Experience with Systems Engineering tools such as JIRA, and Confluence.
• Ability to interact with software developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance

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Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help 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 diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Systems Engineering: Software

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First