Systems Engineer Senior (Level 3)

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Sunnyvale, CA

35d•$89,300 - $178,135•Onsite

About The Position

The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space OVERVIEW: At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Going to space is just the beginning. It's what you do when you get there that matters. Lockheed Martin builds the satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for government and commercial customers. Connecting people. Advancing discovery. And protecting what matters most. Lockheed Martin-built satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide. As we look to the future, we're driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. That's why we're crafting smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change. Your mission is ours. And as that mission evolves, we'll be ready. Will you? Every day, our 115,000 employees come to work with one focus - our customers' missions. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours. What does this role look like? Lockheed Martin is seeking a dynamic, hardworking Systems Engineer to support our SPP programs. As a Systems Engineer, you will: Be responsible for supporting standard systems engineering processes or requirements, CONOPS, Verification and Validation and Mission Engineering (ME) Support the program by planning, writing, configuring, executing and reporting component and system level tests to verify new product development requirements. Generate and support the release of baseline artifacts for major milestone reviews, test readiness reviews and other formal CDRL deliveries Provide system admin/privileged user capabilities to the program. Support in-factory and deployed assets through Discrepancy Report (DR) adjudication and implementation of fixes. Sustain Hardware/Software/Firmware through operations. Work with customer-directed Information Assurance POAMs to address critical security requirements for continued operations. You can learn more about Sunnyvale, CA by visiting this link.

Requirements

Systems Engineering expertise - Handsâon experience developing and managing requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and test & verification plans.
Networkingâsystems background - Proven ability to administer complex networks as a privileged user.
Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) proficiency - Direct involvement in hardware/software integration, test execution, and deployment/installation activities.
Active or Current TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Poly.
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Current Security+ certification
Proven ability to work with diverse teams (engineering, quality, manufacturing, support) in multiple locations, building consensus and influencing decisions to keep projects on track.
Skilled at translating complex technical information into clear, compelling messages for stakeholders at all levels, from engineering boards to senior leadership.
Understanding of the unique requirements, threat environments, and operational constraints that define Space Protection programs.
Experience reviewing released engineering changes, assessing impact, and orchestrating updates with Engineering, Quality, Support, and Manufacturing to maintain baseline integrity.
Handsâon involvement in the design, integration, and testing of Classâ¯C/D satellite programs, demonstrating knowledge of the specific lifecycle and compliance standards.
Recognized for selecting and applying the right systemsâthinking tools (e.g., causal loop diagrams, tradeâstudy frameworks) to untangle highly complex problems and drive constructive change.
Proficient with Linux, RAID, Windows environments, and Cisco network switches, ensuring robust, secure, and reliable infrastructure for mission operations.
Practical experience or knowledge with RF hardware, link budgets, modulation schemes, and electromagneticâcompatibility considerations that are critical for spaceâcommunication payloads.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for supporting standard systems engineering processes or requirements, CONOPS, Verification and Validation and Mission Engineering (ME)
Support the program by planning, writing, configuring, executing and reporting component and system level tests to verify new product development requirements.
Generate and support the release of baseline artifacts for major milestone reviews, test readiness reviews and other formal CDRL deliveries
Provide system admin/privileged user capabilities to the program. Support in-factory and deployed assets through Discrepancy Report (DR) adjudication and implementation of fixes.
Sustain Hardware/Software/Firmware through operations. Work with customer-directed Information Assurance POAMs to address critical security requirements for continued operations.