Systems Engineer - Level 2

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Systems Engineer for the Capability Integration Strategy Team which is responsible for driving integrated capability delivery across the Architecture Design Integration and Test Organization (ADI&T). What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineering you will be responsible for shaping the technical roadmap, ensuring functional integration, governing releases, resolving anomalies, and delivering actionable data metrics. Your responsibilities will include: Lead the development and management of the technical roadmap and integrated JIRA backlog to align portfolio strategy with execution. Design and execute functional integration plans that validate capabilities across segments, domains, and operational scenarios. Establish and govern capability release processes, authoring System Release Memoranda and confirming compliance with technical and quality thresholds. Oversee end‑to-end anomaly resolution, assessing impact, prioritizing fixes, and maintaining delivery cadence. Create and maintain integrated data metrics to monitor engineering execution and product performance. What’s In It For You 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. Who You Are You are a collaborative systems engineer who thrives in fast‑paced, technically complex environments. You bring a disciplined approach to roadmap management, integration planning, and risk mitigation, and you are excited by the impact your work has on delivering cutting‑edge capabilities. Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start. This position will be based in Fort Worth, TX, Palmdale, CA or Marietta, GA aerosystems aerosystemsintegrationtest

Requirements

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
Bachelor’s or master’s in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
Experience in Systems Engineering, Technical Program Management, or a related discipline in an Agile/DevSecOps development environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and the application of Agile principles within a systems engineering framework.
Ability to decompose complex customer requirement into actionable features and stories for development teams, ensuring traceability and alignment with overall system requirements.
Proficiency in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools (e.g., SysML) to visualize system architecture, define interfaces, and maintain requirements traceability throughout iterative development cycles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, analyze, and resolve complex system issues, performance bottlenecks, and integration challenges within a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of the full system life cycle (requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment) and how to adapt traditional engineering processes to an iterative, continuous improvement model.
Experience defining and documenting system requirements, use cases, and acceptance criteria in collaboration with stakeholders and development teams.
Technical proficiency in relevant domains such as software development, network configuration, and hardware/software integration environments.
Technical Writing: Authored and edited comprehensive technical documentation. Expertise in simplifying complex technical information for diverse audiences.
Presentation & Public Speaking: Expert in developing and delivering high-impact PowerPoint presentations and public speeches to stakeholders and large audiences.
Project Management & Coordination: Managed and coordinated cross-functional project teams to ensure project milestones were achieved on time and within budget.
Planning & Scheduling: Developed comprehensive project plans and schedules, allocating resources effectively and tracking progress to ensure timely delivery.
Data & Analytics: Proficient in data analysis, data architecture, and data presentation, leveraging various tools to drive informed decision-making and optimize project outcomes.
Leadership & Accountability: Established clear performance expectations and ensured accountability across teams, fostering a results-driven environment and providing constructive feedback for performance improvement.
Interpersonal/People Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and management of the technical roadmap and integrated JIRA backlog to align portfolio strategy with execution.
Design and execute functional integration plans that validate capabilities across segments, domains, and operational scenarios.
Establish and govern capability release processes, authoring System Release Memoranda and confirming compliance with technical and quality thresholds.
Oversee end‑to-end anomaly resolution, assessing impact, prioritizing fixes, and maintaining delivery cadence.
Create and maintain integrated data metrics to monitor engineering execution and product performance.