Lockheed Martin

Systems Engineer Stf

Lockheed Martin$104K — $194K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Extensive experience in complex engineering roles, focusing on Satellite Communications and Ground systems
  • Active Secret Clearance, with US Citizenship required
  • Strong experience in systems integration for Satellite Sustainment Operations
  • Proven ability to resolve complex technical challenges effectively

Responsibilities

  • Support the Chief Engineer on sustainment tasks and initiatives as the primary Systems Engineer
  • Drive early-stage planning, design, implementation, and operations while ensuring effective communication of engineering intent
  • Lead technical trade studies and collaborate with teams on system design documentation and specifications
  • Provide comprehensive oversight for technical issues related to COOLR sustainment and align subsystem performance with mission objectives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and fielding of COOLR upgrades meets operational milestones
  • Enhance and enforce standard engineering processes to ensure consistency and mission success across the program
  • Communicate technical execution quality and context to leadership, emphasizing risk and implications

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Flexible work arrangements, including schedules like 4x10
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Generous Paid Time Off and holidays
  • Parental Leave policy
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Education Assistance for professional development
  • Life Insurance options
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits
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. The ideal candidate will inspire a systems thinking, systems engineering mindset while driving systems engineering discipline, guiding and optimizing processes across the COOLR portfolio. • Provide support to the Chief Engineer on current sustainment tasks and upcoming initiatives, acting as the primary Systems Engineer within the organization for broader systems engineering duties. • Act as a technical Systems Engineer authority driving early-stage planning, detailed design, implementation, execution, and sustained operations while ensuring clear communication of engineering intent and decisions. • Lead and participate in technical trade studies and detailed design, collaborating cross functionally with product teams, program management, and customers on all aspects of problem analysis, system technical documentation baseline - including specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), architecture, solution design, and implementation. • Deliver end-to-end Systems Engineering oversight for COOLR sustainment related technical issues, and actively participate in the Working Groups to align subsystem performance with mission objectives. • As a member of cross functional engineering teams (hardware, software, test, logistics) to ensure successful integration and fielding of COOLR upgrades, maintaining alignment with the program's operational milestones. • Enforce and continuously improve standard engineering methods and processes - such as front-end architecture, design reviews, and risk management - to ensure they are continuously applied across the program, guaranteeing mission success and adherence to the engineering baseline. • Demonstrate in-depth technical skills and drive a mission success culture. • Provide timely communications with LM leadership with a focus on placing events and issues in the right broader context (e.g. relative risk, impacts and implications) as the technical execution quality conscious of the program Engineering Practices. Basic Qualifications • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience • Significant experience in a complex engineering role with focus on Satellite Communications and Ground systems • Active and current Secret Clearance required. Thus US Citizenship is required Desired Skills • Strong mission and end-to-end systems expertise: system, space and ground integration supporting Satellite Sustainment Operations • Proven experience as a conceptual thinker with the ability to translate into action and results • Adept at comprehending new technical ideas with ability to communicate complex concepts at different levels • Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve complex technical issues / challenges • Familiarity with LM Space Engineering processes and command media • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building relationships with customers and team members # Space NSS Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally. 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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$6.8 billion
Founded
1995
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