Systems Engineer - Ground Support for Space Systems

Lockheed Martin Corp.

Florida

On-site

USD 71,000 - 131,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) match
Paid time off
Holidays
Parental Leave
Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Mechanical Ground Support Equipment team within the FBM program. You will lead systems engineering tasks, integrate requirements, and work with design, manufacturing, and program management to deliver reliable, affordable solutions for ground support equipment.

The role emphasizes developing and refining requirements, conducting analyses, and ensuring successful project execution across the lifecycle, with a focus on cost, risk,

Qualifications

  • Experienced in developing Systems Engineering requirements documentation within Jira, or Cameo or DOORS.
  • Experience developing CONOPS, Requirements Matrices (RVTM), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
  • Experienced working with test teams for requirements development and verifications.
  • Mechanical Engineering experience and knowledge of engineering drawings and tools.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct systems engineering tasking associated with the development of mechanical ground support equipment requirements, design and testing.
  • Provide technical expertise supporting a team of systems engineers, including project leadership and planning.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, manufacturing, facilities, and program management, to ensure successful project execution.
  • Identifying and mitigating risks, and implementing process improvements and standardization to drive efficiency and affordability.

Skills

Systems engineering
Engineering drawings
Interpersonal skills
Change management
AI prompting

Tools

Jira
Cameo
DOORS
Windchill
EPDM

Job description

Standard Job Description

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.

Standard Job Description

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.

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.

For over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.

We are currently seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Mechanical Ground Support Equipment team in the development and refresh of mechanical support equipment for the FBM program.

In This Dynamic Role You Will

  • Conduct systems engineering tasking associated with the development of mechanical ground support equipment requirements, design and testing.
  • Provide technical expertise supporting a team of systems engineers, including project leadership and planning.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, manufacturing, facilities, and program management, to ensure successful project execution.
  • Identifying and mitigating risks, and implementing process improvements and standardization to drive efficiency and affordability.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.

Basic Qualifications

  • Experienced in developing Systems Engineering requirements documentation within Jira, or Cameo or DOORS.
  • Expereince developing CONOPS, Requirements Matrices (RVTM), and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
  • Experienced working with test teams for requirements development and verifications.
  • Mechanical Engineering experience and knowledge of engineering drawings and tools.

Desired Skills

  • Fleet Balistic Missile (FBM) experience.
  • Experience with Windchill and/or EPDM product data management toolset
  • Direct experience in applying systems engineering practices to mechanical ground support equipment and facilities/Class 3 equipment
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and practices (Cameo preferred)
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate at both programmatic and technical levels with subordinates, peers, senior management, program office, and customers
  • Demonstrated ability to lead change and implement process improvements that drive efficiency and affordability.
  • Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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.

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