Systems Engineer - Clearance Required

Lockheed MartinLittleton, CO
Onsite

About The Position

The Lockheed Martin MOATS program is seeking a talented level 2 Systems Engineer with an active Top Secret security clearance to work from our Littleton, CO location. The MOATS contract includes sustainment and anomaly support to ongoing Space related operations, obsolescence and recapitalization responsibilities, and delivery of evolutionary capability improvements. This is an EMERGING PROFESSIONAL (level 2) ROLE where candidates typically require 1+ years of professional experience and a BS degree. Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering. 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.

Requirements

  • Systems Engineering background (e.g. experience in risk management, trade studies, program management support, etc.)
  • Experience with the engineering change process.
  • Must have an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI w/ poly.
  • Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of the MOATS program and customer community.
  • Hardware and software delivery experience.
  • Experience with operations / sustainment life cycle requirements.
  • Ability to maintain effective customer relationships.
  • Experience in the design, operations and maintenance of Satellite and associated Ground command and control systems.
  • Experience in anomaly resolution techniques, and root cause investigation.
  • Project leadership skills that ensure adherence to schedule, following established procedures.
  • Ability to handle multiple system issues in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of Windows OS, MS Office suite, SharePoint.
  • Strong communication capabilities with peers and management, with proven oral and written presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Providing Systems Engineering leadership and oversight to the maintenance of the end to end system operational baseline.
  • Implement and monitoring standard systems engineering activities on the MOATS contract and across the larger MSP program.
  • Be a critical component in supporting the engineering change proposal process across internal LM-Space team, LM-Msn Solutions team and various subcontractors.
  • Capture Lessons Learned and Best Practices, and driving these to closure.
  • Work closely with MOATS Process lead, and technical management leads, as well as requiring customer interaction.
  • May also include the project leadership for the execution and delivery of small ($1-$10M) multi-disciplined products.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Education Assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Work/life balance
  • Career development
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Rewards & recognition
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