Job Description
Job Title:  Systems Engineer Sr - E3
Posting Start Date:  11/4/26

Standard Job Description

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.

Who We Are:
At the historic Skunk Works Organization, our team is a diverse set of engineers who design, develop, prototype, and integrate cutting edge technologies.  Embodying the true Skunk Works spirit, the dynamic and fast-paced environment delivers frequent improvements and testing.

Who You Are:
You will be working on an agile development team and will be responsible for supporting elements of the design/development effort.  Your work will require strong technical writing skills and an understanding of systems engineering principles.  From requirements development and planning through full implementation, test & integration, deployment and O&M, you will be involved in the continued design and development of data management and visualization solutions.  You must be able to work within a team environment, participating in whiteboard meetings focused on software and system design.  You will be engaged in the full development lifecycle, interfacing with technical leads from the software & hardware teams, as well as test pilots.

Basic Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with developing system requirements, interfaces, and architectures 
• Familiarity with performing software and/or systems integration and testing of software applications
• Must be a US Citizen; this position will require DoD Secret Clearance.
• Strong communicator capable of effective communication across a geographically-dispersed and cross-BA team of System Engineers, Testers, SW Engineers, End Users (e.g. pilots), and customers (e.g. Program office).
• Familiarity with 1553 and OMS/UCI
• Strong communicator capable of effective communication across a geographically-dispersed and cross-BA team of System Engineers, Testers, SW Engineers, End Users (e.g. pilots), and customers (e.g. Program office).

Desired Skills

Experience maturing system requirements, performing systems integration or systems verification
•Career interest in working all aspects of the Systems Engineering “V”
• Exposure to fundamental Systems Engineering principles
• Experience creating or updating Model-based system engineering (MBSE) artifacts (e.g.,  Cameo/Rhapsody). experience.
• Knowledge of aircraft systems a plus – navigation, sensing, flight displays
• Experience working through hardware and software integration challenges
• Familiarity with Agile Principles
• Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, DOORS, and Test Management applications  (e.g. Zephyr
• Software development knowledge/experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.