Senior Staff Mechanical Systems Integration Engineer

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Lockheed Martin is designing, developing, and delivering a next-gen wideband MILSATCOM system comprised of integrated space and ground segments that will provide enhanced communications capacity, flexibility and resiliency. This position will be a key member of the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) team in support of the final design, development, production, integration, test, and delivery of this critical capability focused on Mechanical Systems Integration.

In this role you will:

- Serve as an integration lead for different Mechanical subsystems
- Lead the definition of mechanical system interfaces
- Support the requirement decomposition and allocation process with the Requirements team
- Drive anomaly investigations to closure
- Lead the definition, analysis, and recommendation of Trade Study options related to the mechanical systems
- Perform data and document reviews and provide feedback for technical and program documentation
- Support systems/hardware integration, test planning and execution and find opportunities for build flow and test efficiencies

This position is contingent on program award, expected in 3Q 2026.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Missile or space segment architecture, design, assembly, integration, and test experience from component through system level with one or more subsystems or disciplines outside of Systems Engineering
• Spacecraft integration expertise in multiple spacecraft subsystems
• Experience in technical leadership role and driving issues/challenges to closure
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering and mission assurance fundamentals necessary for delivering the highest reliability space systems
• Skilled in Creo CAD modeling and CAD control with experience reading/interpreting mechanical detail design drawings
• Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning expertise
• Experience with mechanical analysis and analytic tools (Creo, CreoView, MathCAD, etc.)
• Ability to obtain a DOD SECRET Security Clearance. Thus US Citizenship is required

Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical discipline, or a closely related field
• Prior experience as spacecraft or mechanical subsystem/component CPE
• 12+ years' engineering experience- Systems Engineering experience in one or more Systems Integration functions including:
  a.) System trade studies methodology and/or System modeling
  b.) Requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development
  c.) System Integration, Test and/or Verification
  d.) Test planning and execution with an understanding of all the interdependencies
  e.) Design reviews
• Ability to evaluate data from spacecraft subsystem providers (e.g. bus, payload) and demonstrate compatibility, assess requirements compliance, identify and resolve risks, and implement opportunities for improved solutions vs. system requirements
• Ability to absorb technical detail and logically formulate solutions for execution on constrained timelines
• Experience ensuring the physical compatibility of hardware products throughout the full lifecycle of the program
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering concepts in DOORS and Cameo
• Demonstrated ability to work in self-directed manner, work independently, and leverage best practices
• Recognized as an authority in systems thinking techniques with the demonstrated ability to apply them to a wide range of complex problems and train others in their application
• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems problem solver; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very sophisticated problems and implement constructive change
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex design information, technical decisions and issues to an audience with varied technical backgrounds
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build solid relationships with team members
• Active secret clearance
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice​
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