Standard Job Description

What We’re Doing
At Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems (RMS) in Owego, NY we design and develop mission‑critical embedded software and advanced computing solutions for defense and aerospace platforms. Our work secures avionics, mission computers, and embedded processing systems where reliability, performance, and security are essential.

The Work – System Engineer
Support the development, analysis, and documentation of security‑focused system architectures. Perform security engineering tasks throughout the sytem lifecycle and ensure that security requirements are integrated into system designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Research system architecture, interview subject‑matter experts, and author policy documentation.
• Conduct threat modeling, create and maintain attack trees, and communicate findings to engineering and program leadership.
• Apply Security Systems Engineering (SSE) methodologies; review circuit‑card assemblies, ICs, cryptographic modules, and security‑related software for risk assessment.
• Produce, edit, and maintain security‑focused manuals, user guides, and engineering reports in accordance with Lockheed Martin standards.
• Collaborate with software engineers, system engineers, firmware teams, and configuration‑management to capture and trace security requirements.
• Stay current with emerging security standards (e.g., NIST 800‑53, DO‑326A, ISO 27001) and incorporate best practices into engineering processes.
• Contribute to estimates, schedules, milestones, and work products.

Please Note

• Full‑time, onsite in Owego, NY (classified environment).
• U.S. citizenship required; active Full Secret clearance (must be maintainable).

Who We Are
RMS Owego brings together software, systems, hardware, and integration expertise to deliver advanced mission solutions. Our engineers work with real mission hardware in on‑site laboratories, taking software from architecture and design through integration and test.

Who You Are
A motivated systems engineer who enjoys solving complex security problems and producing clear technical documentation. You can work independently on technical challenges, communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and apply solid engineering judgment. Hands‑on experience—or strong academic exposure—to system architecture, security analysis, and documentation is highly valued.

Why Join Us

• Work on technology that directly impacts national security.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers on real‑world mission hardware.
• Flexible schedules (4×10, Flex‑Time) and comprehensive benefits.
• Career development, mentorship, and hands‑on opportunities from concept through laboratory integration and testing.

Work Environment & Location

• Primary location: Owego, NY (remote/hybrid options may be considered based on business need).
• Work is performed in a classified environment; all personnel must adhere to handling procedures.

For more details and other opportunities, visit the Lockheed Martin Owego Jobs page.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Active Full Secret clearance (must be maintainable).
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, security engineering, or technical writing.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to research complex systems and translate findings into actionable policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain the clearance.
• Willingness to work in a classified environment.

Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of systems‑engineering tools (e.g., IBM DOORS, Modeling Tools (ie. Cameo)).
• Exposure to security‑systems engineering tasks such as detection‑policy creation, attack‑tree analysis, and threat modeling.
• Familiarity with cryptographic methods, secure firmware, or security‑related software.
• Knowledge of safety‑critical development standards (e.g., DO‑178C, DO‑254).
• Prior experience in a defense‑industry environment.