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Systems Engineer Sr - E3

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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.

We are at the forefront of hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of this exciting journey. Our Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program is creating the first hypersonic system for the U.S. Navy, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you share our passion for innovation and our commitment to making a difference in the world, we welcome you to join us.

The Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) Team is seeking a Mechanical Systems Integrator

The roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Perform mechanical interface definition, documentation, and change management
• Define and manage system assembly and installation plans and drawings
• Perform analysis to evaluate interface compatibility and coordinate solutions to resolve discrepancies
• Perform systems/hardware integration, test planning, and execution
• Develop plans to on-ramp new mission capabilities while protecting the primary mission
• Participate in and coordinate design reviews and technical product reviews
• Participate in failure investigations and anomaly resolution boards
• Create, modify, and interpret mechanical drawings to support system integration

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

• Experience with 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (e.g. Solidworks, CREO, Inventor, etc.)

• Experience with one or more of the following:
a. Mechanical design
b. Mechanical integration
c. Mechanical hardware installation

• Eligibility to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance - U.S. Citizenship Required

Desired Skills

• Experience defining and documenting mechanical system interfaces

• CREO CAD modeling/drawing/configuration control

• Product Data Management (PDM) experience

• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
experience

• Familiarity throughout the Systems Engineering process

• Missile and/or weapon system experience

• Experience integrating on Navy platforms

• Experience coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Flight Sciences, Materials, Manufacturing, Test, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other related discipline or equivalent work experience

• Active or Current DoD Secret Security Clearance

• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Interview Questions

Acclimation to new team: Describe the last time you joined a new organization. How did you get acclimated? What were the most valuable pieces of information you learned or activities you undertook?
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Do you think that less than 100% accuracy is acceptable? In what situation?
Active Learning: When you needed specialized help on a topic, how did you know who to approach?
Cross Cultural Agility: What principles do you think are critical to be able to work with a global set of customers, clients, and teammates?

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