Senior Systems Engineer: Program Integration & Risk

Lockheed Martin; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer for the Program Integration team. This role blends systems engineering rigor with program‑level analysis, supporting OPIR programs across risk management, scheduling, audits, and contract review.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, cross‑functional environment, translating technical insight into actionable decisions while collaborating with government, corporate, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills to follow and understand relationships of hardware and software systems.
• Proficient in complex program solving requiring multidisciplinary thinking.
• Experience working in systems engineering or project/program management.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technical data into program-level decision-making.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead program integration activities across risk management, scheduling, audits, technical reviews, financial oversight, and cross‑functional coordination. Maintain and execute the program Risk Management Plan, providing risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and status reporting for program interfaces and LM‑managed items.
• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules and lower‑level schedule representations, coordinating interdependencies, effectivity requirements, and verification/certification planning. Serve as the primary liaison for government, corporate, and program audits while monitoring compliance with Lockheed Martin processes and FORGE requirements.
• Lead effectivity and key program reviews, including BL Update CDR, CIR, MSCSR, and PMSR. Perform systems engineering analysis of contract attachments such as DD254 and SOWs.
• Track and drive resolution of TBXs, action items, and Government Furnished Property/Equipment (GFP/GFE), providing status and escalation to senior management. Support L‑Code management and Control Account Management (CAM) responsibilities.
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, contracting, and government stakeholders to align technical baselines with program objectives. Identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes, improve risk visibility, and enhance schedule fidelity and overall program effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multidisciplinary thinking

Systems engineering experience

Program management experience

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer for the Program Integration team. This role blends systems engineering rigor with program‑level analysis, supporting OPIR programs across risk management, scheduling, audits, and contract review.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, cross‑functional environment, translating technical insight into actionable decisions while collaborating with government, corporate, and internal stakeholders.