Sr Systems Engineer-GMD Weapons Systems

Lockheed MartinHuntsville, AL
Onsite

About The Position

Become a part of something IMPACT-ful! Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation’s defense against ballistic missile attacks. The GMD Weapon System (GWS) processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat. The Work The selected Systems Engineer responsibilities will include the support of the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor on the A&D Requirements team. This role is responsible for developing Systems Engineering products that directly support the design and development of the GWS capability on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). -The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, collaborative/teams comprised of all experience levels. -Due to the nature of the role, this is not being offered as a teleworking or hybrid position. Who We Are Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Huntsville, AL is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Requirements

  • An active DoD Final Secret Security Clearance is required.
  • Bachelors degree in STEM related field, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience; or no experience required with a related Masters degree.
  • Knowledge of systems engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
  • Ability to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
  • Able to work under very general supervision where work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment and overall adequacy.
  • Ability to contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects where failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause delays in program schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources.
  • Ability to work with internal company contacts and with inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.
  • Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience working on Missile Defense programs
  • Systems modeling language behavioral and functional modeling
  • Proficient in the usage and application of MATLAB or Python or C++, or similar programming language
  • Technical planning experience
  • Algorithm definition/development
  • Formal requirements testing experience
  • Mechanical or electrical design experience using CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Visio
  • Data analysis and automated testing/scripting knowledge
  • System analysis and/or integration
  • Requirements development and decomposition
  • Verification & validation experience
  • System design, modeling & simulation
  • Experience using DOORS System Software
  • Experience using systems architecture tools such as Cameo or Rhapsody
  • Interpreting system drawings and wiring diagrams
  • Knowledge of Agile terminology and best practices

Responsibilities

  • Support of the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor on the A&D Requirements team.
  • Developing Systems Engineering products that directly support the design and development of the GWS capability on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
  • Thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, collaborative/teams comprised of all experience levels.

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
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