Staff Systems Engineer - Level 4

Lockheed Martin•Palmdale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Staff Systems Engineer - Level 4 for the Advanced Development Program (ADP) which is responsible for pioneering next‑generation aircraft technologies. As the Staff Systems Engineer - Level 4 you will be responsible for translating ambitious concepts into verifiable system designs, driving the integration of cutting‑edge engineering disciplines, and delivering results in a fast‑paced, innovative environment. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. You are a technically rigorous leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments, excels at guiding cross‑functional teams, and values clear, data‑driven decision‑making. Your collaborative mindset and strong communication skills enable you to translate complex concepts into actionable designs, positioning you as a trusted partner to senior leadership. This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Top Secret clearance to start. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Math.
Systems engineering experience to include but not limited to requirements tracking, risk management, architecture evaluation, airworthiness. verification or validation.
Aerospace industry experience
Strong oral & written communication skills and analytical thinking ability
Must have the ability to work independently as well as being a team leader and player and willing to support other team members on a proactive basis in any capacity needed.
Must engage professionally and effectively with senior management.
Must be able to successfully meet deadlines and execute to a strict timeline.
Final Top Secret Clearance investigation within the last 5 years with ability to or in the process of obtaining a Top Secret SAR/SAP clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Mission Systems (MS) system design and development
Experience executing in a digital engineering environment (i.e., MBSE and digital twin)
Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, 3DX, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools
Ability to work with different engineering disciplines to derive and decompose requirements
Work experience with operational modeling tools
Experience developing a system architecture
Experience using software tools (such as MS Excel, JIRA and Access)
Experience with systems engineering processes

Responsibilities

Leading system architecture and trade‑study activities for advanced aircraft concepts.
Driving Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and tool adoption.
Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to execute agile development cycles.
Managing multiple concurrent assignments while maintaining technical rigor and schedule commitments.
Producing technical risk assessments and present actionable solutions to senior leadership.