Lead Systems Engineer (Level 5)

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space OVERVIEW: At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Going to space is just the beginning. It’s what you do when you get there that matters. Lockheed Martin builds the satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for government and commercial customers. Connecting people. Advancing discovery. And protecting what matters most. Lockheed Martin-built satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide. As we look to the future, we’re driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. That’s why we’re crafting smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change. Your mission is ours. And as that mission evolves, we’ll be ready. Will you? Every day, our 115,000 employees come to work with one focus – our customers’ missions. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours. What does this role look like? - Lead a team of Systems Engineers in the development and delivery of a high-TRL mobile RF antenna system. - Define the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for the RF antenna system. - Design system architectures and interfaces, ensuring alignment across subsystems and program requirements. - Perform systems analysis and design, including system sizing, requirements definition, and modeling. - Drive the implementation of command and control, signal, and data processing chains. - Develop and deliver a digital twin using Cameo and MBSE tools. - Collaborate with a cross-functional team to deploy system capabilities to offsite locations. - Execute system integration and test activities to ensure requirements are verified and validated. - Ensure system and subsystem readiness for design reviews and test events. - Work with subcontractor teams to ensure timely deliveries that meet technical requirements. - Perform Control Account Management (CAM) responsibilities. - Manage and plan team activities within an Agile framework, ensuring alignment with program objectives and timelines. Additional Information - This position is based in Littleton, Colorado. - To be considered, applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance. - This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin. Estimated award date is currently January 2026. Any job offers extended to chosen candidates will include a contingency clause stating that the offer is dependent on Lockheed Martin securing the contract.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant development experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle.
Proven experience leading technical teams from acquisition through system delivery.
Experience working in systems architecture or design.
Knowledge or experience working with RF systems.
Experience working on high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) systems.
Hands-on experience with integrated hardware and software verification and test at the subsystem or system level.
Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
Ability to support quarterly travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in a relevant technical or engineering field.
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and suppliers to derive, decompose, and verify system requirements.
Experience developing system architectures and applying digital or model-based engineering approaches.
Expertise in digital signal processing (DSP) and algorithm development.
Prior experience in the defense industry or related high-technology field.
Hands-on experience in system integration and test activities.
Control Account Manager (CAM) experience, with CAM certification preferred.
Knowledge and application of Agile methodologies in technical programs.
Experience supporting research and development proposals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Systems Engineers in the development and delivery of a high-TRL mobile RF antenna system.
Define the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for the RF antenna system.
Design system architectures and interfaces, ensuring alignment across subsystems and program requirements.
Perform systems analysis and design, including system sizing, requirements definition, and modeling.
Drive the implementation of command and control, signal, and data processing chains.
Develop and deliver a digital twin using Cameo and MBSE tools.
Collaborate with a cross-functional team to deploy system capabilities to offsite locations.
Execute system integration and test activities to ensure requirements are verified and validated.
Ensure system and subsystem readiness for design reviews and test events.
Work with subcontractor teams to ensure timely deliveries that meet technical requirements.
Perform Control Account Management (CAM) responsibilities.
Manage and plan team activities within an Agile framework, ensuring alignment with program objectives and timelines.