Staff Systems Engineer

Lockheed Martin • Stratford, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Lockheed Martin we are driven by innovation and integrity. We apply the highest standards of business ethics and forward‑thinking to deliver world‑class aerospace products. Our culture values your skills, training, education, and background, and we provide an environment that encourages employees to think big, perform with quality, and build incredible products.

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace leader. Our Rotary and Mission Systems business area delivers advanced rotary‑wing platforms, autonomous systems, and mission‑critical avionics. We partner with the U.S. government and allied allies to provide innovative, reliable solutions that protect national security.

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.

Requirements

• Experienced system engineering professional with a track record of leading embedded avionics projects.
• Skilled at developing high‑level and low‑level system, software, and subsystem requirements and maintaining comprehensive traceability.
• Proficient in defining and managing internal & external interfaces; authoring and updating ICDs.
• Strong background in MBSE, system architecture, and safety‑critical software development (DO‑178C, aerospace standards).
• Hands‑on expertise in C/C++ test‑procedure development, integration, verification, and validation.
• Familiar with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation of verification activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to present technical information to senior external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and leadership abilities; capable of guiding large, high‑visibility programs and mentoring multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent).
• Minimum 9 years of professional systems‑engineering experience or 7 years with a Master’s degree.
• Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) – Preferably CAMEO
• Experience with development of software requirements and working collaboratively with software engineers in the design, development, and test of embedded software
• Experience with the design, integration and test of avionics systems and software operational programs
• Demonstrated experience with Agile development practices and leading cross‑functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with system design, requirements definition, and documentation standards (e.g., DO‑178C, DO‑254)
• Experience in engineering, particularly with cockpit, integrated avionics and mission system architectures, avionics, and sensor subsystems
• Experience with the design, integration and test of avionics systems and software operational programs
• Experience with integrating avionics hardware
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, or Python; ability to develop automated verification test code.
• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems
• Current active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead system engineering for avionics subsystems across the full product lifecycle.
• Translate customer requirements into technical solutions, define software/hardware interfaces, verify requirements, and integrate safety‑critical systems.
• Support design and certification of embedded mission software for modern defense platforms (software‑requirements development or C‑code test procedures as needed).
• Oversee development of embedded system requirements for mission and communication systems, collaborating with hardware, software, integration, test, and program‑management teams.
• Manage team planning and coordination to meet performance, schedule, and cost targets while contributing directly to code development and architecture.
• Create and maintain traceability matrices, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), algorithms, test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Lead verification & validation (IV&V) activities, guide certification (DO‑178C, aerospace standards), and apply MBSE, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices to automate verification.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, and build strong customer relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and robust professional‑development resources.
• 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, and Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level