Lockheed Martin

Sr Systems Engineer-GMD Weapons Systems

Lockheed Martin$89K — $157K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active DoD Final Secret Security Clearance required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5 years of experience or a related Master's with 3 years; PhD holders can apply with no experience.
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and related disciplines.
  • Proven ability to generate creative technical solutions to complex problems.
  • Capable of working independently with minimal supervision, impacting project results significantly.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Systems Engineering products for the Ground Weapons System program.
  • Support collaborative requirements on the A&D Requirements team.
  • Contribute to programs and projects with high stakes for success.
  • Engage with inter-organizational teams and clients to resolve technical challenges.
  • Ensure rigorous adherence to organization objectives and quality standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Generous 401(k) match program.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts available.
  • Education Assistance for professional development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Work
The selected Systems Engineer responsibilities will include the support of the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor on the A&D Requirements team. This role is responsible for developing Systems Engineering products that directly support the design and development of the GWS capability on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

-The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, collaborative/teams comprised of all experience levels.
-Due to the nature of the role, this is not being offered as a teleworking or hybrid position.

Basic Qualifications
• An active DoD Final Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelors degree in a STEM related field, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree; or no experience required with a related PhD.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, theories and concepts. General knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Ability to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, and practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.
• Able to work under only general direction. Can independently determine and develop approach to solutions where work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Able to contribute to the completion of specific programs and projects where failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources.
• Able to work with inter-organizational and outside customer contacts and represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues.
• Able to support up to 10% travel

Desired skills
• Prior experience working on Missile Defense programs
• Systems modeling language behavioral and functional modeling
• Proficient in the usage and application of MATLAB or Python or C++, or similar programming language
• Technical planning experience
• Algorithm definition/development
• Formal requirements testing
• Mechanical or electrical design using CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Visio
• Data analysis and automated testing/scripting knowledge
• System analysis and/or integration
• Requirements development and decomposition
• Verification & validation knowledge
• System design, modeling & simulation experience
• Experience using DOORS System Software
• Experience using systems architecture tools such as Cameo or Rhapsody
• Ability to interpret system drawings and wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of Agile terminology and best practices

Work Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

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.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $102,800 - $178,135. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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$6.8 billion
Founded
1995
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