Systems Engineer Senior - Models and Simulations

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

18h•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 role is for a Performance Analyst for the THAAD Interceptor, directly helping establish the technical solution for one of our country's most vital and complex missile systems. THAAD provides mobile and deployable ground-based missile defense as part of the Missile Defense System. You will work closely with a team of top technical talent from across the program to provide the best, integrated solution that meets overall performance, cost, and schedule needs.

Requirements

Experience developing software models of physical systems or other simulations to perform analysis functions, including: System trade studies, Requirements decomposition and allocation, System design, Performance predictions
Programming experience using C, C++, Matlab, Fortran, or similar technologies
Experience using software version control tools such as gitlab
Experience working within space, aircraft, or missile systems performing design, simulation, and/or test
Active or Current Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor or Master degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field
Experience using Unix or Linux environment for technical computing
Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker with the ability to select and apply appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change
Strong team collaboration, communication, and presentation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members

Responsibilities

Utilize models and simulations to predict performance, conduct trade studies, and allocate requirements across the THAAD technical domains to optimize system design
Develop models and simulations to accurately predict the behavior of the THAAD Interceptor system, addressing the Interceptor, environments, and threat systems.
Create performance predictions for THAAD development activities such as flight tests, and validate results using post-flight data
Integrate lower level (e.g. subsystem) models and results into the system model to create a comprehensive perspective of system performance
Guide hardware subsystem development by analyzing subsystem contributions to system performance, updating and creating models, and allocating requirements
Brief management and customers on predicted performance resulting from hardware and software design changes
Use excellent communication skills to work across the Lockheed Martin organization and customer/user community to ensure consensus and understanding of system performance and trades
Support operational analysis and ongoing production