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As we enter a new era of Strategic Weapon Systems, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to think big, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

When enemies attack, governments need be ready to defend their soldiers, citizens, and infrastructure. That’s where THAAD comes in – it's one of the most advanced missile defense systems in the world and is ready to take on the challenge. Learn more about THAAD.

As a Systems Engineer - Model & Simulation for THAAD Missile, you will directly help establish the technical solution for one of our country's most vital and complex missile systems. THAAD provides mobile and deployable ground-based missile defense as part of the Ballistic Missile Defense System.

You will work closely with a team of top technical talent from across the program to provide the best, integrated solution that meets overall performance, cost, and schedule needs. 

In this role you will:

• Utilize computer models and simulations to predict performance, conduct trade studies, and allocate performance requirements across the THAAD technical domains to optimize system design
• Use programming skills to develop and maintain the THAAD interceptor flight simulation software
• Apply systems engineering techniques to monitor subsystem development and ensure THAAD interceptor performance requirements are met
• Integrate lower level (e.g. subsystem) models and test results into the system model to allow for a comprehensive and integrated perspective of system performance
• Use your excellent communication skills to work across the Lockheed Martin organization and customer/user community to build technical consensus

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

• Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field
• Familiarity or working experience with systems analysis functions, such as:
• a.) System trade studies
• b.) Requirements decomposition
• c.) System architecture design
• d.) Performance predictions
• Familiarity with programming for scientific and technical computing, using MATLAB, Fortran, C++, or similar
• Basic understanding of missile, launch vehicle, spacecraft, or aircraft system architecture and associated principles in physics
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, thus US citizenship is required

Desired Skills

Experience performing or supporting detailed analysis of physical systems: stress, dynamics, heat transfer, or aerodynamics

Space, aircraft, or missile system design, simulation, or test experience

Experience using Unix or Linux environment for technical computing

Experience using software version control tools such as gitlab

Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker with the ability to select and apply appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change

Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members

Active Secret clearance