Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3

Lockheed Martin•Palmdale, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the historic Skunk Works. We are looking for world-class talent for this position to join the 75+ year tradition of creating advanced aircraft. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 you will be responsible for delivering end‑to‑end systems‑engineering support for advanced aircraft programs. Your responsibilities will include: - Generating, decomposing, tracking, and verifying requirements; performing risk assessments and trade studies. - Developing supplier specifications and supporting technical planning, integration, and test activities. - Managing multiple, varied assignments simultaneously in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. - Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, communicating solutions to senior leaders, and proactively elevating issues. - Leading creative problem‑solving as an emerging specialist in systems engineering. 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 detail‑oriented, results‑driven engineer with strong systems‑engineering and test‑planning expertise. You excel at collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, coordinating complex activities, and communicating effectively in dynamic environments. Your creativity and leadership drive innovation and ensure mission‑critical success. Further Information About This Opportunity 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 Secret clearance to start.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or Above from an accredited university in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical degree
Experience in systems engineering or closely-related engineering discipline
Experience with requirements definition, tracking and/or verification
Experience with digital engineering or model-based engineering

Nice To Haves

Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools
Experience in developing processes, procedures, and other complex formal technical documentation
Ability to work with different engineering disciplines to derive and decompose requirements
Experience developing a system architecture (or familiarity with Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF))
Experience working with vendors and subcontractors, overseeing contracted work.
Knowledge of Agile SAFe methodology.
Previous integration and test experience

Responsibilities

Generating, decomposing, tracking, and verifying requirements; performing risk assessments and trade studies.
Developing supplier specifications and supporting technical planning, integration, and test activities.
Managing multiple, varied assignments simultaneously in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, communicating solutions to senior leaders, and proactively elevating issues.
Leading creative problem‑solving as an emerging specialist in systems engineering.