Job Description
Job Title:  Systems Engineer Sr
Posting Start Date:  10/8/26

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What We're Doing

As a part of the Lockheed Martin community, we take on challenges and find solutions using creativity and collaboration. If you’re looking to be a part of a passionate team solving these complex problems, then Rotary and Mission Systems is the place for you.

 

The Work

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support multiple Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) programs and participate in all phases of the systems engineering process (system design, requirements development, modeling and simulation and test). The engineer will leverage RMS systems engineering processes and procedures while performing their respective engineering and verification activities. In this important role, you will collaborate in an Agile environment with other engineering disciplines and program personnel. A desire to learn and adopt emerging technologies and tools will be key to success in this role.  Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.  The core responsibilities of this role will be:

• Gathering requirements, defining system functionality and developing system requirements

• Developing and executing test plans and procedures

• Troubleshooting, debugging and identifying solutions for system capabilities

• Taking ownership for increasingly difficult tasks, completing them on schedule, documenting results, and leading demonstrations

 

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Mount Laurel, NJ is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.Learn more about Integrated Air Missile Defense

 

Why Join UsYour Health, Your Wealth, Your LifeOur flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science degree

• Minimum of 5 years relevant Engineering experience

• Experience with one or more of the following: system design/test, requirements management, or system verification & validation

• Ability to obtain & maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance at the SECRET level. U.S. Citizenship required

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineer, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or closely related STEM field

• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience with an Agile framework or Atlassian tools such as Jira or Confluence

• Experience working in a DevSecOps environment

• Experience with engineering tools such as MATLAB, DOORs, Git or Cameo

• Familiarity or interest in Model-Based Systems Engineering solutions

Pay Information 

  • $91000.00 - $181113.00

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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.

  • Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
  • 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) 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.