Systems Engineer (Level 2)

Lockheed MartinHuntsville, AL
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. OVERVIEW: 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. What does this role look like? As a System Engineer supporting the Terminal High‑Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program, you will play a pivotal role in translating mission objectives into clear system design.

Requirements

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Math, Computer Science or other related discipline from an accredited college/university, or equivalent experience/combined education
  • Working knowledge or experience with software development, with an exposure to models, and/or simulation
  • Experience with programming language such as C and C++
  • Experience with Unix or Linux operating system and compiler
  • Active or Current Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

  • Understanding of overall system engineering process
  • Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) design and analysis
  • Medium or high fidelity simulation experience
  • System performance assessment tactics
  • Scripting with Python, Matlab, Unix, Linux, Shell, Bash, C++, etc.
  • Experience working in a team environment
  • Experience with GitLab
  • Experience with Modeling and Simulation software development
  • Great Communication Skills
  • Fortran Experience
  • Open GL Experience
  • Ability to define and detail solutions to complex problems and to convey solutions to both senior management and to the customer
  • Demonstrated basic understanding of systems thinking skills and behaviors
  • Knowledge of JIRA and AGILE process

Responsibilities

  • Report to the WSE System Engineering Manager supporting system modeling and simulation for both United States Government and existing/future Foreign Military Sales contracts.
  • Develop Software for a Hi-fidelity simulation (C, C++, Fortran, and Python)
  • Develop Software for a med-fi simulation (C, C++)
  • Build and Update development documentation
  • Refactor Software for legacy software architecture
  • Debug issues during integration testing - Build, update, and verify unit test procedures for software change request (SCR)
  • Update compilers via Linux operating system
  • Participate in system level design reviews and performance interchange meetings for future capabilities.
  • Interact well with peers, leadership, customers and subcontractors
  • Support technical discussions, and communicate in a clear and concise manner
  • Take the initiative to support the WSE organizations goals.

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
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