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Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Systems Engineer to support system of systems integration for a satellite communications (SATCOM) system.
As a Systems Engineer Stf, you will:
• Perform system analysis and interface definition for your assigned subsystem
• Lead and coordinate technical product development and reviews through the design lifecycle
• Collaborate with subsystem design engineering teams to drive design evolution
• Lead trade studies for enhanced subsystem design and capabilities
• Establish and maintain functional, allocated, and product baselines
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.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical discipline, or a closely related field – or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience
- Experience in agile development process, roles, and rhythms (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
- Documentation clarity producing concise, version-controlled ICDs that ensure traceability, compliance, and seamless cross-disciplinary integration
- Analytical rigor in interface allocation, verification & validation planning, and impact assessment to proactively mitigate integration risk
- Demonstrated experience coordinating effectiveness enabling cross-functional negotiation, consensus-building, and alignment of competing interface requirements
- Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. US Citizenship is required
- 5+ years of experience performing Systems Engineering activities in the aerospace industry, with a focus on ground segments or satellite communications systems
- Experience designing, testing or verifying communications Payloads or Payload units
- Experience or understanding of terminals and system interfaces to terminals
- Experience or understanding of operational ground system command and control
- Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to an audience with varied technical backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to work in self-directed manner, work independently, and leverage best practices
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, a technical discipline, or a closely related field, or equivalent education and relevant experience
- Experience with agile development processes, roles, and rhythms, including Scrum or Kanban
- Ability to produce concise, version-controlled interface control documents with traceability and compliance
- Experience with interface allocation, verification and validation planning, and impact assessment
- Experience coordinating cross-functional negotiation, consensus-building, and competing interface requirements
- Active Secret security clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- At least five years of systems engineering experience in aerospace, preferably involving ground segments or satellite communications systems
- Experience designing, testing, or verifying communications payloads or payload units
- Experience or understanding of terminals and terminal system interfaces
- Experience or understanding of operational ground system command and control
- Proficiency in AI prompting as applied to the position
- Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and independent work skills
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