Senior Systems Engineer, Space Ground Systems

Lockheed Martin Corporation; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Systems Engineer for the Meridian program to support an advanced satellite ground system. You will participate in system analyses, ensure architectural alignment, and help shape evolving requirements while contributing to prototype work and algorithm development.

This role emphasizes technical integrity, verification activities, and collaboration with a cross-functional team to deliver mission-critical capabilities in a dynamic, security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Systems engineering experience (requirements definition, management, and analysis).
• Active or Current Secret Clearance to start; US Citizenship is required.
• Familiar with Agile methodology and backlog-driven development.
• Experience with system integration, verification, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering analysis of capability evolution aligned with government reference architecture.
• Support backlog content by defining stories and prioritizing work for the team.
• Create, implement and maintain the team vision and technical integrity of work.
• Guide the team to develop prototypes, algorithms and new capabilities for Meridian ground system.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Active Secret Clearance

Agile

US Citizenship

Technical analysis

Tools

JIRA

Cameo MBSE

DOORS

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Systems Engineer for the Meridian program to support an advanced satellite ground system. You will participate in system analyses, ensure architectural alignment, and help shape evolving requirements while contributing to prototype work and algorithm development.

This role emphasizes technical integrity, verification activities, and collaboration with a cross-functional team to deliver mission-critical capabilities in a dynamic, security-focused environment.