Senior GNSS/SBAS Systems Engineer – Security & Integration

Lockheed Martin; Fairfax (VT); On-site; USD 145,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401k

Paid time off

Work/life balance

Career development

Mentorship opportunities

Rewards & recognition

Job summary

LockheedMartinSpace is seeking a Level5 Systems Engineer to lead the design and implementation of GNSS/SBAS solutions for commercial customers, applying rigorous systems engineering and secure networking techniques to ensure safety, reliability and airworthiness.

The role requires mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with software, hardware, RF, and mission operations teams, and communicating risks and progress to customers and subcontractors. Up to 25% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Manage a small team of 6 Network and SIEM designers
• Hands-on implementation experience with high reliability / high availability 24/7 comms platform
• Cisco Router, Switch and Firewall implementation experience or equivalent
• Requirements verification and Test planning (V&V), test procedure development and execution in front of customer witnesses.
• Travel to AU and NZ sites. 25%
• Support installations in various rural ANZ locations at odd, off-shift, hours
• Strong Cyber security knowledge – Design for security, hardening, etc
• AAA LDAP implementation – Radius implementation experience is a plus
• Cyber Vulnerability assessment, check out and deployment of patches to the field
• Able to troubleshoot and restore services
• Able to communicate in written and verbal form in a virtual, global team
• Strong on Documentation such as subsystem network design documents, test plans, maintenance procedures, etc
• Proven ability to brief design details and challenges to Engineering Chiefs, PMO, and up to Program Director level as necessary

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute network design, cybersecurity requirements, and implementation plans for GNSS/SBAS hardware and software.
• Assurance Standards Application – Apply SAEARP4754A, SAEARP4761, RTCADO 178C, DO 278A, and/or DO 254 as appropriate to ensure safety, reliability, and airworthiness.
• Risk & Safety Analysis – Conduct hazard assessments, FMEA, and other safety analyses; mitigate technical and program risks.
• Cross Disciplinary Coordination – Work closely with software, hardware, RF, electrical, and mission operations teams to resolve integration issues.
• Mentorship & Expertise – Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and serve as a subject matter expert on GNSS/SBAS technologies.
• Stakeholder Interaction – Communicate status, risks, and technical findings to customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Job description

LockheedMartinSpace is seeking a Level5 Systems Engineer to lead the design and implementation of GNSS/SBAS solutions for commercial customers, applying rigorous systems engineering and secure networking techniques to ensure safety, reliability and airworthiness.

The role requires mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with software, hardware, RF, and mission operations teams, and communicating risks and progress to customers and subcontractors. Up to 25% travel is expected.