Space Vehicle Responsible Systems Engineer (Level 5)

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space. At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills, talents and experiences to design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus—if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you! We are looking for a dedicated Space Vehicle Responsible Systems Engineer (SV RSE) to join the NGG/OPIR team in Sunnyvale, California. This role serves as the technical advocate for the satellite throughout its life cycle, from requirements definition through mission operations. The SV RSE verifies that the satellite aligns with both the Command Media and program technical requirements, and resists inappropriate compromise and risk, checks programmatic decisions, and balances technical performance, cost, schedule, and risk, while ensuring mission success. What does this role look like? Oversee all NGG Space Vehicle (SV) performance and integration activities (including support of all satellite testing) culminating in final certification of the satellite for Launch Oversee Element Level and below CPEs/RSEs for hardware, software, and databases to assure compliance with the spacecraft level technical baseline Oversee the development and verification of Space Vehicle requirements Drive space vehicle certification Lead Space Vehicle level Material Review Board (MRB) and Failure Review Board (FRB) investigations Lead failure analysis to provide root cause determination and corrective action Effectively communicate to program and customer management Travel occasionally for subcontractor oversight and launch campaigns

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering, physics or related discipline, or equivalent experience
Experience in satellite design, integration, test and/or operations
Subsystem or component experience, working as a CPE (Certified Profressional Engineer), RSE (Responsible Systems Engineer), or equivalent
Leadership experience in driving technical issues/challenges to closure
Active DoD Top Secret clearance, thus US citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Experience in spacecraft integration with expertise across multiple subsystems, including electrical/mechanical design, payloads, and A2100/LM2100 satellite programs
Strong technical leadership experience with a proven ability to lead teams and resolve complex issues
Deep understanding of systems engineering, mission assurance, and product certification processes for high-reliability space systems
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts, decisions, and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven application of Lockheed Martin and industry engineering processes to deliver high-cost, mission-critical satellite systems
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, balancing cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk Track record of sound judgment and successful program execution
Ability to lead issue resolution, drive closure, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills, with the ability to build consensus across stakeholders
Extensive technical knowledge of assigned products and systems thinking expertise, with the ability to apply and mentor others
Willingness to take full ownership and accountability, including authority to halt production, testing, or launch to ensure mission success
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple responsibilities
Willingness to support 24/7 operational needs as required
OPIR program exposure (6 months), LM Space experience (3 years), similar product experience (2 years), technical experience (4+ years), and leadership experience (3+ years)
Advanced qualifications preferred: Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, INCOSE certification, or relevant graduate certificate
Active TS/SCI security clearance required

Responsibilities

Oversee all NGG Space Vehicle (SV) performance and integration activities (including support of all satellite testing) culminating in final certification of the satellite for Launch
Oversee Element Level and below CPEs/RSEs for hardware, software, and databases to assure compliance with the spacecraft level technical baseline
Oversee the development and verification of Space Vehicle requirements
Drive space vehicle certification
Lead Space Vehicle level Material Review Board (MRB) and Failure Review Board (FRB) investigations
Lead failure analysis to provide root cause determination and corrective action
Effectively communicate to program and customer management
Travel occasionally for subcontractor oversight and launch campaigns