Systems Engineer Senior

Lockheed Martin•Huntsville, AL

2d•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. The THAAD Independent Research & Development Team is seeking motivated individuals to help lead and support IRAD projects, from early concept development, through final completion and presentation to the MDA customer. In this role, you will support an IRAD project in the areas of THAAD Weapon System Evolution or future Integrated Architectures. You will lead a team across various functions, such as Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, System Integration and Test. You will be responsible for financial and task planning and execution from start to finish, and communicating status and issues to the IRAD leadership. The ideal candidate will work independently and with initiative, react to changing objectives, manage multiple tasks, and have strong presentation and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 3+ years of related experience.
Working knowledge or experience within missile defense or weapon systems.
Experience with systems or software integration AND/OR anaylsis.
Medum/High fidelity modeling and simulation experience.
Experience interacting with Missile Defense Agency (MDA), PM Shield, other defense customers.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

THAAD Weapon System Experience
Integrated Air and Missile Defense experience
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels
Experience in MS Office tools such as PowerPoint and Word
Business development - International experience
Experience leading small technical teams
Experience with Systems of Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Design to Cost, major defense simulations
Knowledge of military operations, tactics, and organizations