Systems Engineer - Early Career

Lockheed Martin • Herndon, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built. Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Entry Level Systems Engineer for our Herndon, VA Site. In this role, you will oversee large system project to work with subject matter experts on its execution and timeline, learn system networking, hardware, and performance capabilities to determine paths forward, and provide weekly updates on the project management or customers. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of automated testing capabilities of software and/or systems, understanding of system requirements, and overall ability to work multiple projects simultaneously. This position is looking for the candidate to start in winter of 2026 or spring 2027 once security clearance is granted. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in any engineering discipline.
• Excellent understanding of Systems Engineering practices in performing system design, integration, verification, and delivery for IT Infrastructure and network solutions.
• Must be eligible to obtain TS/SCI w/Poly for the role.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Experience and/or knowledge of automated testing capabilities of software and/or systems
• Understanding of system requirements
• Overall ability to work multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Agile project planning methodologies
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and verbal/written communications skills enabling him/her to work effectively across the program.
• Excellent understanding of systems engineering processes and the ability to accurately represent engineering perspectives to program management and government representatives.
• Previous team or technical leadership experience.
• Experience in architecting IT solutions using COTS software and hardware systems

Responsibilities

• Oversee large system project to work with subject matter experts on its execution and timeline
• Learn system networking, hardware, and performance capabilities to determine paths forward
• Provide weekly updates on the project management or customers

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

What This Job Offers

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