Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Level 5 Systems Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced GNSS/SBAS solutions at onsite at our Fairfax, VA facility. We are seeking a highly specialized Systems Engineer with GNSS algorithm experience to define and optimize the mathematical models that ensure accuracy and strict safety-of-life integrity for high-precision applications. You will lead the team to complete algorithmic analysis, validation, and design for the program. You are the working leader for the analysis, design, and simulation of safety-critical algorithms for Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) solutions. The role involves applying rigorous systems engineering and reliable/secured networking techniques, ensuring compliance with industry standard development assurance guidelines, and delivering high reliability navigation capabilities for our commercial customers.
Other Major Responsibilities:
Subcontractor Engineering Support – Technical Oversight of a key subcontractor. Support to supply chain for subcontract technical oversight, review of subcontractor produced material (requirements documents, design material, safety related material, performance and Hazardously Misleading Information (HMI) analysis reports, Site Installation Plans (SIP), Site Acceptance Test (SAT) reports, test plans, procedures, verification, and reports). Review of proposals, generation of tech evals, etc. Support to relevant program working groups. Support for issue tracking, resolution and escalation. Technical coordination with task owners to ensure proper tracking and management.
Cross Disciplinary Coordination of LMS E&T staff tasking/status, work with LMS CE and subcontractor Systems Engineering Manager (SEM) to work through issues/blockers across the team. Support LMS Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) activities (e.g. performance reporting, meetings, actions, program reviews, etc.) as needed. Support to modification request / proposal activities. Working with contracts to ensure alignment of prime contract technical requirements across the program organization. Support to program management to bridge technical and programmatic needs as required. Support to internal/external meetings as required.
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. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.
- Expert level PNT/GNSS domain experience (or other similar algorithmically intensive and safety of life systems)
- Experience developing, designing, modeling, simulation and refining core SBAS algorithms
- Background in analyzing ionospheric modeling challenges
- Experience with safety of flight /life rated programs
- Experience technical lead / responsible engineer for a large multi-subcontractor Ground Segment development program
- Subcontractor Responsible Engineer (RE) experience
- System SEIT experience of complex SW/HW systems
- Able to communicate in written and verbal form in a virtual, global team
- Proven ability to brief design details and challenges to Engineering Chiefs, PMO, and up to Program Director level as necessary
- Experience with Assurance Standards – Apply SAE ARP4754A, SAE ARP4761, RTCA DO 178C, DO 278A, and/or DO 254 as appropriate to define and evaluate safety-of-life metrics. Ensure safety, reliability, and airworthiness.
- Engineering Management Experience
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00
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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.
Skills Required
- Expert-level PNT/GNSS domain experience or experience with similarly algorithmically intensive safety-of-life systems
- Experience developing, designing, modeling, simulating, and refining core SBAS algorithms
- Experience analyzing ionospheric modeling challenges
- Experience with safety-of-flight or safety-of-life rated programs
- Experience serving as technical lead or responsible engineer for a large, multi-subcontractor ground-segment development program
- Subcontractor Responsible Engineer experience
- Systems engineering integration and test experience with complex software and hardware systems
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form within a virtual, global team
- Ability to brief design details and challenges to engineering chiefs, PMO, and program director-level stakeholders
- Experience applying assurance standards such as SAE ARP4754A, SAE ARP4761, RTCA DO-178C, RTCA DO-278A, or RTCA DO-254
- Engineering management experience
- Proficiency in AI prompting as applied to the position
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