Systems Engineer Sr Stf - E5
Description
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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.
***This position is contingent upon program award with an expected 4th Quarter 2026 start date***
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.
The selected candidate will support the program in the capacity of the Ground Integrated Product Team (IPT) Release Train Engineer (RTE) contributing to the successful integration, test and delivery of the Ground segment. Prior experience as a Systems or Software engineer with extensive domain knowledge of ground systems, networks, and integration & test of enterprise software products is required.
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.
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
Basic Qualifications
| Systems Engineering experience with at least one of: Requirements, CONOPS, ICD, or Architecture Detailed knowledge and understanding of systems engineering process Prior experience with satellite ground systems design, development, integration, and test Experience with Space payload and vehicle management for comms missions Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) Experience with Horizon & Compass enterprise Ground Product Line (GPL) products Experience working in an Agile I&T environment, including tools such as Jira and Confluence Agile experience in a Lead capacity such as RTE, Product Owner or Scrum Master No clearance required to start. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. |
Desired Skills
Experience supporting Systems Engineering technical performance objectives and deliverables (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR)
Experience working with different engineering disciplines to derive, decompose and verify requirements
Strong knowledge of modern technology frameworks, IP networking, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, APIs, DevSecOps, and data architecture
Experienced in software development using programming and scripting languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, C#, Python, etc.
Experience in application containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, etc.) in a cloud environment (AWS/Azure/Openstack/Openshift)
Proficiency with SysML and Cameo
SAFe Agile Product Owner or Product Manager Certified
Experience with MOSA
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with technical teams across virtual environments
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Support occasional business travel (up to 25%)
Current, active Secret Clearance