Systems Engineer
Lockheed Martin - Denver, CO
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Description: You will be a Systems Engineer for the R&D team that investigates and exploits the newest technological advances to solve complex, missionu2011critical problems. What Youu2019ll Be Doing As a Systems Engineer, you will design, integrate, and validate systemu2011level solutions that address challenging technical problems. Youu2019ll work closely with customers, software and hardware engineers, and other stakeholders throughout the development lifeu2011cycle to ensure the resulting architecture meets performance, cost, and schedule requirements. Key responsibilities + Architectural design: Define system concepts, highu2011level architectures, and functional decomposition for emerging technologies. + Requirements engineering: Elicit, analyze, and manage stakeholder requirements; translate them into clear, verifiable system specifications. + Integration & verification: Lead integration of subsystems, develop test plans, and oversee verification activities to demonstrate compliance with requirements. + Technical liaison: Collaborate with customers, product managers, and crossu2011functional engineers to ensure solutions are aligned with mission goals and user needs. + Risk & tradeu2011space analysis: Conduct trade studies, assess technical risks, and recommend mitigation strategies. + Continuous improvement: Contribute to a culture of innovation, creativity, and teamwork; mentor junior engineers and share best practices. + Adaptability: Quickly respond to evolving customer requirements and shifting project priorities while maintaining a focus on system performance and reliability. Whatu2019s In It For You We are committed to supporting your worku2011life balance and overall wellu2011being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martinu2019s comprehensive benefits package here. ( If you want to be part of a culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and turn the impossible into reality, we give you the resources, flexibility, and inspiration to succeed. Bring your passion, courage, and sense of funu2014together weu2019ll build a better tomorrow. Who You Are + Collaborative problemu2011solver with a strong systemsu2011thinking mindset and a passion for tackling complex engineering challenges. + Technical communicator who can translate abstract concepts into concrete designs and clearly convey them to diverse audiences. + Adaptable professional comfortable thriving in a fastu2011paced, dynamic environment and able to pivot quickly as customer requirements evolve. + Team player who values innovation, creativity, and mutual support, and who actively contributes to a positive team culture. Eligibility MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - The selected candidate must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility to start. Basic Qualifications: + Active TS clearance with SCI elegability required prior to start. + Systemsu2011Engineering expertise : MBSE (SysML/MATLABu2011Simulink), architecture definition, integration & verification (HIL/SIL), tradeu2011space & risk analysis. + Projectu2011management fundamentals : schedule development (MSProject/Primavera/JIRA), cost estimating, Earnedu2011Value Management, risku2011based decision making. + Tool & platform proficiency : configurationu2011management (Git/Subversion), collaboration/document control (Confluence/SharePoint), simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, STK u2013 preferred). + Communication & teamwork : clear technical/nonu2011technical written/oral communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, facilitation of design reviews and briefings. Desired Skills: + Agile / Lean development experience u2013 Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe for rapid iteration and delivery. + Leadership & mentorship u2013 Proven ability to coach junior engineers, lead design reviews, and drive crossu2011functional collaboration. + Datau2011driven decision making u2013 Proficiency with Python, R, SQL, or Tableau for analysis, visualization, and automated reporting. + DevOps / CIu2011CD expertise u2013 Experience building automated build, test, and deployment pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). + Cloud computing familiarity u2013 Working knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud services. + Professional certifications u2013 PMP, INCOSE Systems Engineering, or similar credentials. #LMSpaceSystemsEng Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly 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 $73,400 - $129,260. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidateu2019s 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, youu2019re 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: Cyber Security Engineering Type: Full-Time Shift: First
Created: 2025-12-22