Hardware Systems Engineering Lead - E4

Lockheed Martin; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced Hardware Systems Engineering Lead to join our Mission Systems team in Owego, NY. You’ll lead development of Advanced Processing systems and subsystems, driving technical execution from requirements derivation through product integration.

You are a seasoned systems or hardware engineer with hands‑on hardware design and systems engineering experience, including advanced processing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Systems Engineering or equivalent experience; 9+ years of professional experience, or 7+ years with a related Masters degree.
• Demonstrated leadership of hardware design efforts and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with advanced processing systems including hardware, software, and firmware elements.
• Experience collaborating with program personnel and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development and provide technical direction to engineers across hardware, software, and firmware.
• Derive and manage requirements through design, integration, and verification.
• Ensure technical integrity, quality, and completeness of engineering deliverables.
• Support cost and schedule commitments while managing technical risks and priorities.
• Drive compliance with Systems Engineering and Hardware Development processes.
• Collaborate with customers, program leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Leverage digital transformation practices, including model-based engineering, test automation, and Agile development.

Skills

Hardware systems engineering

Leadership

Requirements derivation

Advanced processing systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance (Secret)

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer/Systems Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

DOORS / NextGen DOORS

Model-based engineering tools

Job description

What We’re Doing

At Lockheed Martin, we push the boundaries of innovation to deliver mission systems that help solve the world’s toughest challenges. Our teams develop advanced defense and aerospace technologies that make a real difference.

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin, we push the boundaries of innovation to deliver mission systems that help solve the world’s toughest challenges. Our teams develop advanced defense and aerospace technologies that make a real difference.

The Work

Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced Hardware Systems Engineering Lead to join our Mission Systems team in Owego, NY. You’ll lead development of Advanced Processing systems and subsystems, driving technical execution from requirements derivation through product integration.

In This Senior Role, You Will

• Lead product development and provide technical direction to engineers working across hardware, software, and firmware.


• Derive and manage requirements through design, integration, and verification.


• Ensure technical integrity, quality, and completeness of engineering deliverables.


• Support cost and schedule commitments while managing technical risks and priorities.


• Drive compliance with Systems Engineering and Hardware Development processes.


• Collaborate with customers, program leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.


• Leverage Digital Transformation practices, including model-based engineering, test automation, and Agile development, to improve how products are designed, integrated, and delivered.

This is a full-time, onsite position in Owego, NY. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Who We Are

At Lockheed Martin, innovation, integrity, and collaboration are at the core of what we do. Our teams tackle complex engineering challenges while supporting professional growth, work-life balance, and a culture where technical ideas can make an impact.

Who You Are

You’re an experienced systems or hardware engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and leading technical efforts. You bring hands‑on experience with hardware design and systems engineering, ideally involving advanced processing systems. You’re organized, collaborative, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities while communicating effectively with engineering teams, leadership, and customers.

Why Join Us

Join a team where your engineering expertise helps shape next-generation mission systems. Lockheed Martin offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development, and opportunities to work with advanced technologies on programs that matter.

Location

Owego, NY – Voted the “Coolest Small Town in America,” Owego offers a laid‑back community surrounded by scenic landscapes and the Catskills.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Systems Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9 years or more of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.


• Strong team leadership experience.


• Experience leading hardware design efforts including requirements derivation through product integration support.


• Experience with advanced processing systems that include hardware, software, and firmware elements.


• Experience collaborating with all engineering disciplines and program personnel and participation in cross functional product development.


• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance to at least the Secret level and Interim Secret to start.

Desired Skills

• DOD customer experience


• Experience with designing / developing / integrating advanced processing systems


• Experience with DO-254 and/or DO-178 design certification


• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to brief technical / program information to internal and external audiences


• Experience working in classified environments


• Drive execution through a Digital Engineering environment, leveraging Model-Based System Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile approaches


• Experience with DOORS and NextGen DOORS

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.


• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.