Systems Engineer Staff (Level 4)

Description: The coolest jobs on this planetu2026 or any otheru2026 are with Lockheed Martin Space OVERVIEW: 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 day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worldsu2019 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. Going to space is just the beginning. Itu2019s what you do when you get there that matters. Lockheed Martin builds the satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for government and commercial customers. Connecting people. Advancing discovery. And protecting what matters most. Lockheed Martin-built satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide. As we look to the future, weu2019re driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. Thatu2019s why weu2019re crafting smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change. Your mission is ours. And as that mission evolves, weu2019ll be ready. Will you? Every day, our 115,000 employees come to work with one focus u2013 our customersu2019 missions. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. Theyu2019re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours. - - - What does this role look like? Lockheed Martin Space is looking for an innovative and experienced Systems Engineer to support the team that designs, develops, fields and operates systems for a variety of national security mission partners for a growing program in Space Protection Programs (SPP) Mission area. This a key role in the successful execution of activities of major significance to the nation's National Security Enterprise. Key responsibilities include: u2022 Support all phases of the program lifecycle (architecture, development, modeling & simulation, payload to SV bus integration & testing, production, and post production) u2022 Systems Integration, test and other verification activities u2022 Seek and maintain knowledge of current and developing technologies, design, and analysis methodologies u2022 The successful candidate must also have ability to organize, motivate groups of engineering personnel, and demonstrate in-depth technical skills in Space Vehicle (SV) Bus/Payload development. - - - Important Details u2022 Successful candidate will bring 3+ years of relevant systems engineering experience u2022 Active Top Secret security clearance, with SCI / Poly preferred u2022 Ability to work onsite full-time at our Littleton, CO campus Basic Qualifications: u2022 Experience with the Systems Engineering process, including architecture, requirements development, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), test planning, and verification throughout the full program lifecycle. u2022 Proficiency in developing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo SysML modeling tool, including development of use cases, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, interfaces and requirements modeling. u2022 Familiarity with program and design review processes, with ability to develop and present associated artifacts. u2022 Active or current DoD/DoW Top Secret (TS) or DoE Q security clearance required; U.S. citizenship required. Desired Skills: u2022 Strong understanding of Systems Engineering practices and processes, as applied to SV / Bus and Payload development. u2022 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities and deadlines. u2022 Proficient with MBSE Cameo modeler, and Ansys STK, or other SV modeling & sim tools. u2022 Demonstrated systems thinking skills, with the ability to solve complex problems and implement constructive change, while adhering to structured Configuration Management. u2022 Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities. u2022 Ability to coordinate & collaborate effectively with distributed internal & external teams. u2022 Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and accountability. u2022 Hands-on experience in Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) engineering, including support for test, deployment, and installation activities. u2022 Proficient with Lockheed Martin Systems Engineering Life Cycle Development processes. u2022 Awareness of LM Space Protection Program (SPP) missions and concepts. u2022 Experience with Mission Class C/D tailored space program rapid development. Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Top Secret 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 $109,200 - $192,510. 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: Systems Engineering: Other Type: Full-Time Shift: First

Created: 2026-02-16