Job Description
Job Title:  Systems Engineer Staff
Posting Start Date:  8/18/26
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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.

 

The Erebus Program is a newly awarded 7-year effort that delivers cutting-edge intelligence and geospatial data management applications and services to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). As the premier geospatial intelligence program globally, Erebus supports over 14,000 intelligence analysts and decision-makers at 50 distinct locations worldwide.

The Program’s focus is on meeting the current mission needs of our customer, but also pioneering future automation solutions for the NGA based on agency directives. We are developing innovative, machine-generated, and system-augmented geospatial analysis and production capabilities that will revolutionize the way intelligence is distributed to stakeholders. To achieve this, we need talented engineers who share our passion for excellence and innovation. If you're a skilled engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, join the Erebus Team and help us build next generation of geospatial intelligence software and support critical national security missions.

In this role, you will be part of a software development SCRUM team as the embedded system engineer and will be assisting with system modeling, requirements definition and user outreach to ensure proper design of the software architecture. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of Scrum processes and System Requirements (such as Jira and Confluence) and be familiar with system modeling applications (Cameo).

The applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Basic Qualifications

Strong foundational knowledge of engineering principles, system architecture, and design

Strong understanding of Cameo modeling tool

Experience creating artifacts using Jira and Confluence

Experience working within a Scrum team

Desired Skills

Knowledge of GEOINT analytic workflows

Understanding of Cedalion or Orchestration Services applications

Previous experience working on a SW program

Comfortable completing user outreach as well as training

 

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

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

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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.