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
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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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.