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Systems Engineer Stf - Level 4 (10K Sign-On)

Lockheed Martin logoLockheed Martin$118,000–$219,100/yrFairfax, VA, United StatesPosted 4w ago

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## Standard Job Description Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Level 4 Systems Engineer to be the onsite Ground Operations System Lead for a role based in Fairfax, VA.The Lead will travel as needed. As a Systems Engineer, you will lead the operations team, maintain service availability, and ensure targets are met in a regulated environment.

You will partner with engineering, logistics, program management, safety and security teams, delivering leadership in a space infrastructure context, with a focus on SBAS/GNSS systems and flight-critical milestones. ## Responsibilities - Provide leadership to the operations team in a regulated environment - Manage the ground operational aspects of the program. - Oversee operation of ground segment systems - Coordinate maintenance planning and configuration updates. - Engage with stakeholders across engineering, logistics, program management, the project team, safety and security to minimize disruptions - Review status manages schedules and prepares status reports. - Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and requirement satisfaction goals. - Plan and coordinate guidance to ensure teams are informed of events impacting execution. ## 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 (operational procedure development, safety related material). Review of proposals, generation of tech evals, etc. 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, to work through issues/blockers across the team. Support LMS leadership 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.

Travel: Up to > 15 % travel (mostly international and some domestic) ## Basic Qualifications - Ground Systems Operations domain expertise - Experience with operational procedure development and human factors engineering - Leadership experience of multidisciplinary teams in 24/7 operational environments. - Subcontract management experience of diverse international team. - Ability to deliver results under pressure ## Desired Skills - Analytical and problem solving experience with GNSS/SBAS systems algorithms. - Knowledge of SBAS formats, ionospheric/tropospheric correction models, and system engineering standards, - Experience with safety certification or security accreditation for space infrastructures. - Ability to communicate with international stakeholders - #SpaceNSS ## Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00 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.

From Lockheed Martin's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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