Job Description
Job Title:  Systems Engineer Sr - E3
Posting Start Date:  10/21/26

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About the Role

You will be a Senior Systems Engineer on a Mission Systems (MS) Test Planning and Execution Team within an I&T Organization responsible for the integration and test of supplier procured software (SW) & hardware (HW) products while helping to development, define, and mature Lockheed Martin capabilities. The optimal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, autonomous environment with limited oversight.

Key Responsibilities

  • Requirements Decomposition & Development: Decompose, define, and develop software and test requirements to meet the needs of internal and external customers.
  • Test Development & Execution: Develop, author, implement, and run system‑level tests throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Develop and author test procedures, adjudicate test deficiencies, and capture test results to produce reports, and feed lessons learned back into development.
  • Technical Decision Making: Identify system needs to inform decision making with the ability to communicate rationale and provide technical justification to leadership and cross-functional teams.

 

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

 

Further Information About This Opportunity

You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.

 

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline (Systems Engineering, Software Engineering preferred)
  • Strong background in Systems Engineering, Integration & Test, or complex system lifecycles.
  • Active Secret clearance (investigation ≤ 5 yr).

Desired Skills

  • Strong working knowledge in decomposing and developing software level requirements.
  • Experience in various toolsets to include DOORS, Cameo and Jira.
  • Experience with test case development, execution, and adjudication.
  • Experience with software pipelines and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) software developments concepts and tools (i.e. GitLab, software pipelines, test automation (Cucumber, etc.)
  • Experience interfacing with customer and program leadership.
  • Experience with digital engineering or model-based systems engineering.
  • Familiarity with Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) capabilities and functionality.
  • Familiarity with Simulation & Test Environments: Pilot‑in‑the‑Loop, hardware‑in‑the‑loop, flight‑test beds, Systems Integration Labs, simulators and emulators.
  • Familiarity with Ground Control Station systems

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.