Systems Engineer Senior - E3

Standard Job Description

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Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Systems Engineer to support system of systems integration for a satellite communications (SATCOM) system.

As a Systems Engineer Sr, you will:

• Perform system analysis and interface definition for your assigned subsystem

• Coordinate technical product development and reviews through the design lifecycle

• Collaborate with subsystem design engineering teams to drive design evolution

• Review and provide input into trade studies for enhanced subsystem design and capabilities

• Establish and maintain functional, allocated, and product baselines

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

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical discipline, or a closely related field – or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience
• Experience in agile development process, roles, and rhythms (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• Documentation clarity producing concise, version-controlled ICDs that ensure traceability, compliance, and seamless cross-disciplinary integration
• Analytical rigor in interface allocation, verification & validation planning, and impact assessment to proactively mitigate integration risk
• Demonstrated experience coordinating effectiveness enabling cross-functional negotiation, consensus-building, and alignment of competing interface requirements
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. US Citizenship is required

Desired Skills

• 4+ years of experience performing Systems Engineering activities in the aerospace industry, with a focus on ground segments or satellite communications systems
• Experience designing, testing or verifying communications Payloads or Payload units
• Experience or understanding of terminals and system interfaces to terminals
• Experience or understanding of operational ground system command and control
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to an audience with varied technical backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to work in self-directed manner, work independently, and leverage best practices
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice