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The Hypersonics Advanced Programs team is looking for a Requirements and Verification (R&V) Systems Engineer, on the Next Generation Hypersonic Glide Body (NXGB) team for a rapid design to flight test project. In this role, you will report to the Systems Engineering R&V Manager. Your responsibilities may include:
- Decompose system level requirements to all units and subsystems
- Develop, update, coordinate, and supporte verification of requirements specifications
- Support the full life cycle of assigned subsystems or components
- Support assessments of key performance parameters, technical performance measures, and requirement compliance
- Support formal system design reviews
- Participate in interdisciplinary engineering efforts as part of a hypersonic development project, necessitating adaptability and flexibility in response to evolving program requirements and timelines across geographically dispersed locations
About the location:
This position is available to be filled at our Huntsville, AL or Waterton site in Denver, CO.
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- Experience as a Systems Engineer
- Experience developing, deriving, and/or verifying requirements
- Demonstrated history of applying core systems engineering principles and processes
- Eligibility to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance - U.S. Citizenship is required
- 8+ years experience in Systems Engineering
- ABET Accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering field (Electrical Engineering is strongly preferred)
- Experience as a systems engineer executing a missile or hypersonics development program
- Experience achieving a successful flight test
- Experience writing requirements specifications and verifying requirements
- Proficient in DOORS
- Working Knowledge of Cameo
- Experience performing requirement traceability gap analysis
- Experience contributing to major milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
- Experience formally briefing customers and executives
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Active or Current DoD Secret Security Clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00
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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
- Experience as a Systems Engineer
- Experience developing, deriving, and/or verifying requirements
- Demonstrated application of core systems engineering principles and processes
- Eligibility to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- 8+ years of Systems Engineering experience
- ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in an engineering field
- Electrical Engineering background
- Experience with missile or hypersonics development programs
- Experience achieving a successful flight test
- Experience writing and verifying requirements specifications
- Proficiency in DOORS
- Working knowledge of Cameo
- Experience performing requirements traceability gap analysis
- Experience contributing to SRR, PDR, and CDR milestone reviews
- Experience formally briefing customers and executives
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Active or current DoD Secret Security Clearance
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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