Systems Engineer - System Architecture/CONOPS

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

9h•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. Lockheed Martin seeks a talented CONOPS - focused Systems Engineer. This role is focused on supporting the development of the CONOPS, Design Description Document and Operations Handbook utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering and new web-based documentation processes in an Agile work environment. The engineer will collaborate in CONOPS Working groups to coordinate a multi-party integrated solution between our customers, contractors, and industry partners. This role also supports the development of tools, processes, and procedures to automate the generation, test and configuration management of operational and test command scripts. The engineer will develop innovative tools and methods for interfacing and automating tasks with Cameo MBSE software, GitLab, Jira and other engineering applications, and develop new and creative ways to present and visualize engineering data and documentation in a web-based environment. The role involves managing CONOPS documents through the change control process, defining and decomposing operational, test, and calibration activities from the system to the component level, and ensuring the requirements baseline captures all necessary functions. Coordination with Test and Command/Control teams to ensure test scripts and operational software accurately execute system functions, and with Flight Software and Database teams to ensure appropriate implementation and coverage of system CONOPS are also key responsibilities. This position is CONTINGENT upon contract award and/or funding anticipated late Q3 2026.

Requirements

Bachelors or higher degree in an Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related subject area, or equivalent experience
3+ years systems engineering architecture experience including CONOPS development, identification of system level constraints, and collaboration with different IPTs
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering, leveraging SysML and MBSE tools (Cameo, Rhapsody, etc.)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance, thus US Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

3+ years experience with spacecraft or ground system architecture design, development, integration, test, with knowledge of space, missile and launch systems at the component through system level
Experience with mission operations
Experience with a software scripting/programming language (e.g. Python, HTML, Matlab, Visual Basic, C/C++, etc.)
Experience with Agile workflows and software (Jira, GitLab)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members
Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker with the ability to select and apply appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change
Prefer an Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to maintain and investigation completed within the last 5 years

Responsibilities

Support the development of the CONOPS, Design Description Document and Operations Handbook utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering and new web-based documentation processes in an Agile work environment
Collaborate in the CONOPS Working groups to coordinate a multi-party integrated solution between our customers, contractors, and industry partners
Support the development of tools, processes, and procedures to automate the generation, test and configuration management of operational and test command scripts
Develop innovative tools and methods for interfacing and automating tasks with Cameo MBSE software, GitLab, Jira and other engineering applications
Develop new and creative ways to present and visualize engineering data and documentation in a web-based environment
Manage the CONOPS documents through the change control process
Define and decompose the operational, test, and calibration activities from the system to the component level
Ensure the requirements baseline captures all necessary functions
Coordinate with the Test and Command/Control teams to ensure the test scripts and operational software accurately execute system functions
Coordinate with the Flight Software and Database teams to ensure appropriate implementation and coverage of system CONOPS