Systems 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.

We are currently seeking an early career Systems Engineer to assist in systems engineering tasking primarily in support of the Reentry Vehicle Integration Support (RVIS) contract. This position will be involved in the development of and documentation of requirements, nuclear certification, delta qualification testing, and other systems related tasking.

The information below reflects 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical skill
• System Experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Propulsion, Radio Rreqency)
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance; US citizenship required

Desired Skills

• Experience with Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs)
• Active Secret security clearance
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice