Systems Engineer, Level 2

Lockheed Martin•Colorado Springs, CO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. This position is contingent upon the program award expected in early 2026. Generating and simulating operational level plans to explore the art of the possible, how we could defend the ultimate high ground in a future space war Dynamically optimizing both terrestrial and space-based sensors to provide comprehensive space domain awareness Strategically optimizing the placement and maneuvering of constellations of satellites to satisfy multiple, evolving priorities Our team leverages industry standard open-source software solutions such as GitLab, Kubernetes, Docker, and Rancher. Our automation-first and “everything as code” mindset allows our software engineers to focus their time and efforts on what is most important - building cutting edge functionality for our end users. As an engineer on an Agile Scrum Team, you will have the opportunity to rapidly develop and deploy solutions for a complex space system following core engineering principles, ultimately enabling the delivery of fully functioning mission capability to end users securely and continuously.

Requirements

Recent on-program Systems Engineering experience (e.g., requirements development, systems test planning/execution, requirements analysis and verification, integration, etc.)
Demonstrated experience with applying systems engineering principles, concepts, and methods
Demonstrated experience with system integration, verification, and validation
Experience working on large-scale, agile software projects with multiple teams and stakeholders
No clearance needed to start but must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

Develop and implement system test plans, procedures, and protocols
Support the integration, verification, and validation of systems and subsystems
Develop and maintain system architecture, design, and performance requirements in an Agile environment
Perform system analysis, modeling, simulation, and trade studies
Experience with Agile tools, such as JIRA and Confluence
Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Openstack, GCP, etc.) or traditional IT systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail and ability to think critically
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines, with a focus on delivering high-quality results
Familiarity with the Space Domain
Active TS/SCI security clearance