Lockheed Martin

Systems Engineer

Lockheed Martin$88K — $163K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of professional experience
  • Hands-on experience with IBM Rational DOORS
  • Active and current Secret Clearance
  • Experience in systems engineering for Satellite Communications and Ground Systems

Responsibilities

  • Manage the IBM Rational DOORS repository for COOLR
  • Oversee baseline control, including operational release planning
  • Provide support to the release owner for change activities
  • Maintain Jira Kanban/Hive and generate reports
  • Assist in process improvement and digital transformation initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10 work week)
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid time off and Holidays
  • Education Assistance program
  • Life and Disability Insurance options
Full Job Description
Lockheed Martin is seeking a dedicated Systems Engineer to support the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Extremely High Frequency (EHF) systems, Combined Orbital Operations Logistics Resiliency (COOLR) sustainment program. In this role, the Systems Engineer will maintain the accuracy and traceability of space-system baselines, manage the IBM Rational DOORS repository, and coordinate changes with Agile teams. Responsibilities also include supporting release planning, contributing to process-improvement and digital-transformation initiatives, ensuring that our space assets remain reliable and mission-ready. As a member of the COOLR SE&I Baseline Control Management team, you will: - Serve as the day-to-day steward for the IBM Rational DOORS repository for COOLR while training to become its future system administrator. In this role: create and modify requirement modules, enforce version-control best practices, and manage the DOORS database to update requirements in accordance with the baseline change-control process. - Become cognizant of all aspects of baseline control, including issue coordination, operational release content and planning, schedules and interdependencies, ensuring release meets operational change process requirements. - Provide systems-engineering support to the designated release owner, facilitating change activities, coordinating across Agile Teams, and assisting with issue resolution and release planning. Coordinate with SMEs, customer stakeholders and develop a technical understanding of change requests in relation to the issue and cross-domain impacts. - Provide day-to-day support to the SE&I Product Owner - maintain Jira Kanban/Hive, generate reports and metrics, align Agile team linkages, and help facilitate recurring meeting agendas, data products, and workflow. - Support process improvement and Digital Transformation initiatives. - Write and maintain program processing procedures. The information below includes the standard job description for this position Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT. Basic Qualifications - Possess Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with five years of professional experience - Knowledge and hands-on experience of IBM Rational DOORS - Active and current Secret Clearance required. Thus US Citizenship is required Desired Skills - Experience with Agile and tools such as Jira & Confluence - Knowledge of Windchill - Excellent written and verbal communication; proven ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear, actionable documentation - Strong grasp of requirements engineering fundamentals (traceability, change control) - Experience in an systems engineering role focused on Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Ground Systems. - Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice #SpaceNSS Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $88100.00 - $163700.00 The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. - Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. - For (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.

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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Joining Lockheed Martin provides more than just a job opportunity; it offers a platform to be part of a leading team dedicated to advancing global security and aerospace innovation. As a cornerstone of technological prowess, Lockheed Martin invites you to contribute to a legacy of impactful achievements in defense and technology.

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Net Income
$6.8 billion
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$65.3 billion
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