Senior Systems Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Mount Laurel, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a part of the Lockheed Martin community, we take on challenges and find solutions using creativity and collaboration. If you’re looking to be a part of a passionate team solving these complex problems, then Rotary and Mission Systems is the place for you. Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a Full-Time Senior System Engineer. In this role, you will work on Combat System development and test execution as individual contributor in the Weapon Products. The successful candidate will have knowledge or experience in System Engineering of Weapons Control Systems product supporting Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) programs to meet cost and schedule. Must be a US Citizen. This position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a equivalent related field
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience with weapon systems.
Proficient in Linux, C++, Java, and/or Python; experienced with Git version control.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills demonstrated through the application of mathematics and physics.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance at the Secret level; U.S. citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a equivalent related discipline.
Experience with weapons‑control system products that support Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), Anti‑Air Warfare (AAW), and emerging weapons, including development of fire‑control solutions, track‑filtering algorithms, and weapon‑guidance techniques.
Proven ability to document and brief technical design solutions in written papers and oral presentations for stakeholders.
Experience leading other engineers—whether peers or junior staff—on technical tasks and projects.

Responsibilities

Work on Combat System development and test execution as individual contributor in the Weapon Products.
Support Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) programs to meet cost and schedule.
Document and brief technical design solutions in written papers and oral presentations for stakeholders.
Lead other engineers—whether peers or junior staff—on technical tasks and projects.