Job Description
Job Title:  Systems Engineer - E2
Posting Start Date:  8/14/26
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This role functions as a Configuration Management (CM) System Engineer, primarily supporting developers and customers for the audit, configuration, and release of software products and documentation to the various testing and operation environments. The CM team contributes to the product configuration and release management of Flight Operation Support (FOS) products supporting the satellite constellation's day-to-day activities, maintenance, and health.

As a Configuration Management System Engineer, you will:

• Be responsible for configuration managing all FOS product configurations in both unclassified and classified networks
• Interact with the engineers and set up and maintain the Git repositories, for the products handoff and configuration process
• Audit and package products for in-house checkout and formal validation before release for operation use
• Prepare and present Change Request (CR) packages to Flight Ops Support Approval Board (FAB)
• Release products for use in validations, pre-launch readiness rehearsals, and launch and early orbit test support
• Follow and update CM work instructions
• Document audit report and release notes and update CM Plan and other CM documentation
• Identify requirements and support execution of vehicle flight objectives
• Identify, document, and implement changes for process improvements
• Develop tools and techniques to perform various CM audits and analysis
• Support moderator/administrator role in the Peer Review process
• Willing to be on-call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, as required
• Work overtime and weekends when necessary to support mission goals
• Travel when required (Less than 10%)

This is an EMERGING PROFESSIONAL (level 2) ROLE where candidates typically require 1+ years of professional experience and a BS degree.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Linux OS, SQL
• Experience with Configuration Management (CM)
• Experience coding in Python
• Experience with process improvement(s)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline, or related experience, or a combination of degree and/or relevant work experience.

Desired Skills

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Jira and Gitlab experience
• Products release management experience
• Familiar with Git/Gitlab commands and continuous integration/development (CI/CD) methodology
• Ability to analyze/audit software products and documentation handoff from the developers
• Eager to learn and provide feedback on how to make processes better and more efficient
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while buildings solid relationships and trusts with internal team members and customers
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments and ability to create shell scripts
• Commanding On-orbit Satellite(s)
• Experience with satellite Launch and Early Orbit Testing (L&EOT)

-Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $88100.00 - $163700.00

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.