Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3

Lockheed Martin • Palmdale, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the Advanced Development Program (ADP) which is responsible for pioneering next‑generation aircraft technologies. As the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 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. You will join a culture that values bold thinking, provides the resources you need to succeed, and encourages you to make a tangible impact on groundbreaking aerospace programs. You are a collaborative, forward‑thinking engineer with a proven ability to thrive in dynamic, high‑stakes environments. You bring deep expertise in systems engineering, MBSE, and agile methodologies, and you excel at communicating complex ideas across disciplines. Your passion for cutting‑edge technology and your disciplined approach to solving challenging problems make you an ideal fit for our storied Skunk Works heritage. 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.

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 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays.
• Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays.
• PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
• This position is incentive plan eligible.

What This Job Offers

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