Systems Engineer Associate - Entry Level
The posting names a Secret clearance.
The posting offers a 9/80, 4/10 or other compressed week. More with a 9/80 schedule
About the role
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If you are pursing a career that has tremendous impact beyond any one individual and wish to be a part of a meaningful American Institution, then we invite you to learn more about the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program! – for over 70 years FBM has delivered on the mission to ensure the safety and security of our nation. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges working with diverse customers such as the United States Navy on a program that is vital to national security. We help keep this nation secure and our adversaries in check.
Be a part of our Support System Engineering Team! We are seeking an entry level Systems Engineer at Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor located near Silverdale, Washington to provide Engineering support to Navy and Lockheed Martin Customers for sustainment of equipment used to handle, transport, service, and maintain the Trident II Submarine-launched ballistic missile systems.
In this role you will
- Develop solutions to a variety of technical problems of varying complexity, perform in a team environment, and work under the direction of a group lead.
- Provide guidance for support equipment, operations, disassembly, assembly, discrepancy identification, maintenance, and repair.
- Provide technical guidance during the isolation and correction of discrepant conditions, equipment defects, and procedural difficulties encountered on the production floor.
- Apply mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
- Have flexibility for variation in work scope and shifts.
The position will involve extensive travel with approximately 40% of you time spent in our Flagstaff, AZ or Salt lake City, UT sites and 60% in Silverdale, WA.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related Engineering Technology from an accredited college or equivalent education and experience.
- Ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance prior to starting employment and ability to maintain a final DoD Secret security clearance
- Ability to work in a collaborative and team-base environment
Desired Skills
Demonstrated understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or electrical systems.
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently.
Recent or current security clearance.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $65500.00 - $121700.00
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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.
Copied from the listing Lockheed Martin published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
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