Systems Engineer Stf - E4
Description
Tech Refresh Lead for Training Systems Network Infrastructure
Lockheed Martin’s TLS (Training and Logistics Solutions) organization delivers end to end secure Training and Logistics integration solutions for U.S. defense customers. Within TLS, the TSNI (Training Systems Network Infrastructure) effort provides a complete training solution for the F-35 war-fighter. Allowing for a cross domain networking platform that enables controlled, auditable training systems while meeting the highest cyber risk mitigation standards. This position is for a Lead Systems Engineer for the F-35 Training System Network Infrastructure (TSNI) program - Tech Refresh Lead. The Tech Refresh Lead will meet with team members, customers, and subcontractors to ensure projects stay on task. The candidate may also be required to be the technical authority on assigned projects, but not a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Also, the Tech Refresh Lead will be required to provide project status to the Integrated Product Team (IPT). The selected candidate will be involved with the Systems Engineering Lifecycle of projects, which includes tasks such as (but not limited to) proposal input, requirements management, design reviews, integration & test, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
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Technical Leadership & Program Ownership |
• Serve as a Technical Lead for TSNI. • Direct technology enhancement initiatives, targeting early‑schedule delivery and measurable labor‑cost reductions |
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Systems Engineering & Architecture |
• Collaborate with the TSNI architecture team to integrate emerging security technologies into baseline configurations. • Embed hardware‑engineering processes within the existing SE workflow to strengthen DevSecOps practices. |
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Design, Documentation & Compliance |
• Author high‑level and detailed design documents, installation guides, configuration baselines, and Help‑Desk SOPs. • Enforce handling of classified media and SIPRNet‑based documents per security policy. |
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Customer Support |
• Conduct root‑cause analysis, develop work‑arounds, and log resolutions in the ticketing system. • Serve as escalation point for complex issues. |
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Installation & Deployment Lead |
• Lead troubleshooting sessions during on‑site and remote TSNI installations. • Perform pre‑installation reviews of hardware, software, and network configurations to verify compliance. • Act as a technical point‑of‑contact for the Installation Team; validate installation plans, configurations, and integration steps. |
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Cost & Schedule Management |
• Perform as a CAM maintaining strong cost performance • Perform forecasting, variance analysis, and provide financial insights for program decision‑making. |
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Agile / Project Management |
• Drive IT projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies; act as Scrum Master when required. • Organize travel logistics, execute IMS wall‑walks, and baselining. • Lead on‑site training for TSNI product installations, ensuring smooth hand‑over to the customer. |
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Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer |
• Mentor junior engineers, delivering comprehensive technical training and facilitating cross‑functional collaboration. |
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Travel |
• Represent TSNI on customer sites as needed; typical short‑duration visits (on‑site support, installation validation, and security evaluations). |
Standard Job Description
Basic Qualifications
- 8+ years of Systems Engineering or Systems Integration & Test with Simulator experience
- Strong Organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work with customers and subcontractors in a professional manner
- Experience coding, scripting, and automating
- Experience working with automated testing tools
- Strong relationship skills
- Experience testing Training devices
- Microsoft PowerPoint Briefing experience
Desired Skills
- Experience with simulators or visual systems
- Experience presenting technical content to internal leadership and external customers
- Experience leading Engineering Teams
- Experience with high assurance network integration / cross domain solutions
- Microsoft administration, networking, hardware integration
- Cost Account Management
- Agile/Scrum experience
- Strong documentation & compliance background
- Certifications: Certified CAM; CompTIA Security+.
- Technical toolset: Microsoft, VMware, Citrix, Aruba, SCCM, PowerShell, VBScript, Java, HTML, etc.