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Description: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.

OVERVIEW:

Curious where the nation is going with Overhead Persistent Infrared?

Join Lockheed Martin's team that crafts and delivers the current and future generation of space systems that creatively combines satellite technology, sophisticated sensors, and data processing to provide crucial global infrared data 24/7. This mission advises Presidential decisions and defends the US and its allies in a rapidly evolving environment. Help us advance our OPIR designs and deliver survivable satellites with nuclear-hardened electronics, sophisticated communications, resiliency and cyber security. OPIR is a mission area where you can make big things happen and solve some of the country's hardest problems. Come join a team that has a vision for the future of space and knows what it takes to get there.

Lockheed Martin is looking for an energetic and high performing Systems Engineer to join the team in Boulder, CO. This position is in support of the Enterprise Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Solution (EOS) program.

What does this role look like?

• Have general knowledge of system architecture and ongoing/future changes to system affecting system design at a high level; also understanding program processes
• Prepare for and participate in program meetings, boards, and design reviews
• Ensure requirements are captured and allocated to appropriate tests
• Perform technical detailed test planning, system integration and testing for verification and validation
• Support System Certification Activities

Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrated systems engineering experience with system integration across complex environments
• Experience supporting test planning, test design, and/or test execution activities
• Working knowledge of requirements development, traceability, and verification processes
• Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems and environments
• Understanding of systems architecture concepts, design, and implementation
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required

Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting OPIR and/or SBIRS mission processing environments
• Familiarity with IT and Weapon System Architecture (WAA) certification and accreditation activities
• Proven ability to analyze complex technical data and develop executable solutions under tight, schedule-driven constraints, including working with incomplete or conflicting information
• Experience collaborating with hardware and software development teams to ensure mission requirements are effectively implemented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong presentation skills and the ability to brief both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments while managing multiple roles and priorities across program operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build consensus and foster effective working relationships across cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated systems thinking mindset, with the ability to apply structured problem-solving approaches to drive solutions and continuous improvement

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: 9x80 every other Friday off

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,550. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

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: No

Career Area: Systems Engineering: System of Systems Integration

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First