Systems Engineer Sr - E3
The posting names a Top Secret clearance.
The posting offers a 9/80, 4/10 or other compressed week. More with a 9/80 schedule
About the role
As a Systems Engineer, you will
- Develop subsystem requirements documentation
- Develop CAMEO models of the subsystem
- Support requirements writing, other model based systems engineering activities, and verification planning
- Collaborate with SEIT organization to create end to end integrated solutions
- Support a value driven systems engineering team and facilitate design evolution in a systematic and thoughtful way
- Support development of test, modeling, validation and verification activities
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. Lead the identification, documentation and communication of risk and opportunity related to the program's technical, schedule, and cost challenges.
Basic Qualifications
Proficiency in Systems Engineering
Experience with engineering projects (such as the planning, design, etc.)
Experience operating on teams generating technical data products
Demonstrated ability to work with technical leads to manage cost, schedule, and technical scope
Highly effective communication skills, including ability to explain complex concepts, lead reviews, and negotiate requirements
Experience integrating across functional organizations
Desired Skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Engineering discipline
Project management
Experience throughout engineering lifecycle (system definition, design, build, test and operational deployment)
Positive attitude, accountable and responsible and able to work in a team-focused, dynamic environment
Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very complex problems and implement constructive change
Missile design and test experience with one or more subsystems or disciplines outside of Systems Engineering
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, with the ability to lead multi-functional teams, build strong relationships with team members and build consensus among peers
Ability to work independently as well as part of an integrated team
Ability to compile, prepare, and present information to management and customers and communicate and work effectively across multiple disciplines
FBM Program experience or familiarity
Top Secret clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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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 1 Nov 2026.
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