Lockheed Martin

Systems Engineer Senior Staff

Lockheed Martin$161K — $299K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Experience in systems engineering, integration, and test activities
  • Knowledge of the full systems engineering lifecycle
  • Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) with EVMS or similar responsibilities
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional technical and program teams
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

Responsibilities

  • Manage costs, schedules, and technical performance across multiple accounts
  • Lead technical planning activities and system project execution
  • Support Integrated Research and Development (IRAD) and proposal efforts
  • Contribute to Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates and contract activities
  • Act as primary point of accountability for Control Account performance to the Program Manager
  • Collaborate with functional managers to align staffing plans with project needs

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10 schedules)
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Parental leave support
  • Education assistance programs
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability options
Full Job Description
Standard Job Description

What does this role look like?

As a System Engineer Sr Staff on the Missile SEIT Project Integration team, you will be the Control Account Manager for Missile Systems Engineering projects and IRADs/Proposal.
In this role, you will:
• Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple control accounts
• Lead technical planning activities and manage systems engineering project scope and execution
• Support IRAD and proposal efforts for the MSEIT team, including system design, analysis, test, and integration activities
• Contribute to Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, proposal submissions, and contract execution activities
• Serve as the primary point of accountability to the Program Manager for Control Account performance and provide support for Earned Value Management activities
• Partner with functional managers and leadership to ensure staffing plans align with project needs and forecasted workload

The information below reflects 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.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited institution
  • Experience in systems engineering, including integration, design, and test activities
  • Working knowledge of the full systems engineering lifecycle
  • Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM), with Earned Value Management System (EVMS), or related program management responsibilities
  • Proven ability to coordinate and manage cross-functional efforts across technical and programmatic teams
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required


Desired Skills

  • CAM certification preferred
  • Experience in project and/or program management
  • Experience supporting IRAD execution and proposal development processes
  • Working knowledge of program cost and scheduling tools
  • Knowledge of or experience with missile, defense, aerospace, or related systems
  • Familiarity working with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) customers
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice


Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $161300.00 - $299500.00

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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1995
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