Job Description
Job Title:  Systems Engineer - E2
Posting Start Date:  10/28/26

Standard Job Description

The selected candidate for this position will serve as a Systems Engineer for the F-35 Sustainment Optimization and Supportability Analysis (SOSA) Team. In this role, the candidate will formulate and present Business Case Analyses (BCA’s) supporting multiple value streams, including but not limited to: Organizational Maintenance Optimization (OMO) Reliability & Maintainability Improvement Projects (RMIP) LM Affordability Program Management Office The execution of the SOSA process includes generating, prioritizing, evaluating, and recommending candidate F-35 Sustainment improvement projects with the potential to improve sustainment operational support capability, availability, and affordability in support of overarching F-35 Program objectives. The Sustainment BCA process requires coordination across all Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements to obtain data and forecast impacts of sustainment improvement candidates throughout the life cycle of the F-35 program. The BCA’s measure both cost and technical impacts (e.g. AVA, MC, etc.) and are presented to both internal and external stakeholders. This position reports to the F-35 Maintenance Optimization Manager. 

Basic Qualifications

Hands on F-35 sustainment maintenance experience required

This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to work effectively on cross functional teams

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance 

Desired Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Finance / Business disciplines from an accredited college

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

JIRA and Agile methedology

Proficient with Data Visualization Tools (Tableau) 

Problem‑solving mindset – systematic approach to root‑cause analysis and product sustainment lifecycles

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.