Systems Engineer (Level 2)

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 is looking for an energetic and high performing Systems Engineer to join the team in Denver/Boulder, CO. This position is in support of the Space Based Infrared Systems (SBIRS) SPICE program, responsible for performing intersegment testing between the mission control station and external users. You will interface with various USSF and Joint organizations and their supporting contractors and will define the scope of testing necessary to verify system and vehicle specifications. Key Responsibilities Include: u2022 Prepare for and participate in meetings, boards, and design reviews u2022 Perform technical planning, system integration and verification and validation u2022 Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer requirements are captured in contractual required documentation u2022 Assist program plan development to ensure requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled - - - Important Details u2022 Successful candidate will have 1+ professional years of systems engineering experience u2022 Ability to work onsite full-time at our Boulder, CO facility u2022 Active Secret security clearance Basic Qualifications: u2022 Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field; or equivalent work experience u2022 Systems engineering knowledge or experience with testing and problem solving for integrated systems u2022 Experience developing and executing test plans u2022 Active or Current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, thus US citizenship is required. Desired Skills: u2022 Experience with OPIR and/or SBIRS mission processing and vehicle pre-launch testing u2022 Ability to absorb extensive technical detail and logically formulate solutions for execution on an inflexible schedule, often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, incomplete data u2022 Ability to interact with hardware and software developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied u2022 Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with strong presentation skills and capable of briefing audiences of varying technical knowledge u2022 Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and take on numerous roles as part of the daily program operations u2022 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members u2022 Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker with the ability to select and apply appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change u2022 Experience with UNIX/LINUX Operating systems as well as familiarity and/or knowledge of DOORS and MBSE. u2022 Top Secret clearance or above 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 $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: No Career Area: Systems Engineering: System of Systems Integration Type: Full-Time Shift: First

Created: 2026-03-02