Standard Job Description
WHAT WE’RE DOING
Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to innovate, perform with excellence, and build incredible products? If you have the passion, drive, and courage to dream big, we want you to help build a better tomorrow. Lockheed Martin’s Rotary & Mission Systems team is seeking an experienced System Engineer – IT to support the Peace Krypton (PK) program.
THE WORK
As a System Engineer – IT you will:
- Perform technical planning and analysis for the total system.
- Lead system integration, verification, and validation activities, while ensuring conversion of customer and product requirements into system solutions that respect technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Design, develop, and analyze IT solutions – create and validate computer system architectures, software programs, and related IT components based on user or system design specifications; consult with users to determine hardware, software, or functional specifications.
- Build and deploy mission critical IT infrastructure – design and install Windows‑based virtualization (VMware vSphere/vCenter), storage (VEEAM, GoodSync), and Active Directory forests/domains; configure networking, IP‑addressing, VLANs, and firewall interfaces; implement DISA‑STIG hardening and ensure compliance with security baselines.
- Produce integration documentation – generate network diagrams, VLAN/IP matrices, rack‑plan layouts, configuration‑baseline documents, and systems‑integration artifacts for the left‑hand side of the Systems Engineering “V”.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams – work with software, hardware, test, and test‑and‑evaluation engineers, as well as customers and stakeholders, to assure seamless system integration and readiness for field deployment.
- Execute functional and performance testing – develop test plans, conduct testing, analyze results, and certify system readiness for deployment.
- Provide technical leadership – mentor junior engineers and drive process improvements.
WHO WE ARE
We empower a diverse, geographically dispersed team of technical professionals—including software developers, aircraft and hardware engineers, and integration & test engineers—to deliver mission‑focused solutions in a highly dynamic environment.
WHO YOU ARE
- An experienced System Engineer – IT with deep expertise in the left‑hand side of the Systems Engineering “V” and hands‑on system‑integration responsibilities.
- Proven ability to perform technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, risk, and supportability analyses for complex, multi‑site ground‑and‑air systems.
- Skilled at designing, developing, and analyzing computer systems or programs based on user or system design specifications, consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or functional specifications.
- Strong background in requirements development, functional/timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition to translate customer needs into hardware and software specifications.
- Proficient with Windows OS, virtualization (VMware vSphere), storage solutions, enterprise networking, and security hardening (DISA STIGs).
- Able to generate comprehensive integration artifacts, build procedures, and documentation that span concept through disposal.
- Excellent communicator and collaborator.
WHY JOIN US
You will work on a high‑impact program with a supportive culture that values work‑life balance, flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related STEM field.
- Minimum 10 years of systems engineering experience or 7 years with a master's degree, with a focus on requirements development, system design, and IT system integration through critical milestones (SRR/SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, complete documentation.
Desired Skills
- CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent).
- Experience with Agile development methodologies.
- Knowledge of industry standards/regulations (ISO 15288, IEEE 1220, DO‑178C).
- Experience with DOORS Next (or equivalent requirements management tools).
- Strong scripting/programming abilities (C#, PowerShell).
- Experience with DISA STIGs, IT Management Suite (ITMS), and virtual/converged systems.
- Hands‑on experience configuring and deploying VMware vSphere, VEEAM, GoodSync, and related COTS products.
- Familiarity with Active Directory, Windows Server, VDI, and enterprise storage/backup solutions.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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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.
- 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.