Innovations Lead Systems Engineer - FULL TIME REMOTE

Lockheed Martin Corporation • Colorado Springs, CO

49d • Remote

About The Position

We are committed to work life balance by promoting this REMOTE telework option. These job requirements allow the employee to work their entire schedule somewhere other than a Lockheed Martin designated office or job site. What We're Doing Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to think big, innovate, perform with excellence, and build passion, drive, and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Come and join our team! Lockheed Martin's Rotary and Mission Systems' C4ISR team is looking for a proven and experienced Systems Engineer to support a one‑of‑a‑kind Cross Business Area campaign that exemplifies our commitment to our OneLM Strategy. The Work The Innovations Lead will drive the 'ideas engine" that discovers, evaluates, and injects breakthrough technologies into the Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) stack. The Innovations Lead will act as a senior engineer, driving high‑impact trade studies, rapid‑prototype explorations, and technology‑selection road‑maps. The role partners with the Lead Systems Engineer, AWS Infrastructure Architect, AI/ML Engineers, the Advisory Board, and external research partners to ensure that every candidate solution is rigorously assessed for performance, risk, cost, and mission impact (Detection → Prediction → Response → Recovery). Who We Are The Platform‑as‑a‑Service (PaaS) and Integration team within our Digital Production Environment is building and delivering a cloud Lake, Digital Framework, and seamless integration of Lockheed Martin and 3rd‑party applications. Who You Are A self‑starter An experienced Systems Engineer who can take a strategic view on technology insertion An engineer committed to delivering high‑quality, cutting‑edge technology for our customers and allies worldwide. Why Join Us Joining our team offers you the opportunity to support a company and a team where your contributions are valued and you can develop your skills and expertise. Our team puts a high value on work‑life balance; we focus on results, not on how many hours you spend at work or online. We offer a flexible schedule so you can be productive while enjoying a well‑balanced life inside and outside of work. Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Become part of a mission‑driven organization where innovation, excellence, and balance go hand‑in‑hand

Requirements

• 5+ years systems‑engineering experience; ≥4 years leading technical trade studies or technology‑insertion programs
• Bachelors degree  in Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; M.S. preferred, or equivalent experience
• Ability to translate complex trade‑study results into concise executive summaries and technical briefs.
• Proven capability to lead cross‑functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers.
• This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
• Clearance Level: Secret

Nice To Haves

• MBSE - Cameo Systems Modeler, SysML, DoDAF/ArchiMate; proficiency exporting data to DOORS NEXT.
• Trade‑Study Tools - MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy, pandas, SciPy), R, or specialized multi‑objective optimization packages.
• Rapid‑Prototype Platforms - Docker/Kubernetes, AWS SageMaker, CloudFormation/Terraform,/Python development.
• Data‑Lake Integration - familiarity with S3, Lake Formation, Kinesis, and data‑catalog concepts.
• Security Frameworks - Zero‑Trust AWS architecture, DoD SRG, NIST 800‑53.
• Excellent written and oral communication

Responsibilities

• The Innovations Lead will drive the 'ideas engine" that discovers, evaluates, and injects breakthrough technologies into the Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) stack.
• The Innovations Lead will act as a senior engineer, driving high‑impact trade studies, rapid‑prototype explorations, and technology‑selection road‑maps.
• The role partners with the Lead Systems Engineer, AWS Infrastructure Architect, AI/ML Engineers, the Advisory Board, and external research partners to ensure that every candidate solution is rigorously assessed for performance, risk, cost, and mission impact (Detection → Prediction → Response → Recovery).

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees