Full Job Description
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Entry Level Systems Engineer for our Herndon, VA Site. In this role, you will oversee large system project to work with subject matter experts on its execution and timeline, learn system networking, hardware, and performance capabilities to determine paths forward, and provide weekly updates on the project management or customers. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of automated testing capabilities of software and/or systems, understanding of system requirements, and overall ability to work multiple projects simultaneously.
This position is looking for the candidate to start in winter of 2026 or spring 2027 once security clearance is granted.
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in any engineering discipline.
• Excellent understanding of Systems Engineering practices in performing system design, integration, verification, and delivery for IT Infrastructure and network solutions.
• Must be eligible to obtain TS/SCI w/Poly for the role.
Desired skills
• Experience with Agile project planning methodologies
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and verbal/written communications skills enabling him/her to work effectively across the program.
• Excellent understanding of systems engineering processes and the ability to accurately represent engineering perspectives to program management and government representatives.
• Previous team or technical leadership experience.
• Experience in architecting IT solutions using COTS software and hardware systems
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Other Important Information
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.
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 $60,200 - $106,030. 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 $69,200 - $119,830. 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.