Systems Engineer - Hardware Systems

Lockheed Martin; Town of Berkshire (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced Hardware Systems Engineer for the Mission Systems team. You will contribute to the development of Advanced Processing systems and subsystems, performing requirements derivation through product integration across hardware, software, and firmware components.

Role requires hands-on hardware design and systems engineering, collaboration across disciplines, and the ability to obtain a Secret-level security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Systems Engineering or related discipline; 2+ years of professional experience, or a Masters degree.
• Experience with hardware design efforts including requirements derivation through product integration support.
• Experience collaborating across 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.
• U.S Citizenship Required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to product development activities, including requirements derivation through product integration for products that include hardware, software, and firmware components.
• Support overall organizational process compliance within Systems Engineering and Hardware Development processes.
• Ensure technical integrity and completeness of deliverables, and meet cost and schedule commitments.
• Leverage digital transformation tools to enhance development processes.

Skills

Hardware design

Systems engineering

Cross functional collaboration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Systems Engineering

Masters degree

Job description

Job Description:What We‘re Doing

At Lockheed Martin, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology. Our mission systems drive advancements in defense, aerospace, and technology, helping to shape a secure and sustainable future. We pride ourselves on creating cutting‑edge products that solve the world‘s toughest challenges, and we’re looking for passionate engineers to help us deliver solutions that matter.

The Work

Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced Hardware Systems Engineer to join our Mission Systems team. In this role, you will play a key part in the development of Advanced Processing systems and subsystems, supporting all aspects of hardware development from requirements derivation through product integration. You’ll contribute to efforts, ensuring the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work, and ensuring that project deliverables meet cost and schedule commitments. You will also utilize Digital Transformation practices, including model‑based engineering, test automation, and Agile development, to define product capabilities and drive innovation.

Key responsibilities include

• Contribute to product development activities, including requirements derivation through product integration for products that include hardware, software, and firmware components.
• Supporting overall organizational process compliance, including the Systems Engineering and Hardware Development Process Implementation.
• Ensuring the technical integrity and completeness of deliverables, and ensuring cost and schedule commitments are met.
• Leveraging Digital Transformation tools to enhance development processes.

This position is fulltime onsite in Owego, NY.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD government security clearance at Secret level.

Who We Are

At Lockheed Martin, we are driven by a passion for innovation, integrity, and excellence. We believe in applying the highest business ethics to everything we do. Our culture promotes work‑life balance, encourages creative thinking, and fosters a spirit of collaboration. Whether you’re designing systems that help protect nations or exploring new ways to apply technology, we support each other in every step of the journey.

Who You Are

You are an experienced engineer with a passion for technology and a proven ability to deliver results. You have hands‑on experience in hardware design and systems engineering, particularly with advanced processing systems. You thrive in an environment where you manage multiple tasks and responsibilities and are able to communicate effectively with internal teams and customers alike. With your strong organizational skills and problem‑solving mindset, you are ready to take on the challenge of advancing our mission systems.

Why Join Us

Lockheed Martin offers an environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions make a real impact. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including ongoing career development. Working at Lockheed Martin means joining a company committed to innovation, quality, and integrity. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in a supportive and rewarding environment, all while working on projects that help shape a better tomorrow.

Location

Owego, NY – Voted the ‘coolest small town in America,‘ Owego offers a laid‑back, casual vibe surrounded by the beautiful Catskill Mountains, making it a great place to live and work.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Systems Engineering or a related discipline, with 2 years or more of professional experience; or a Masters degree.
• Experience with hardware design efforts including requirements derivation through product integration support.
• Experience collaborating across 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.
• U.S Citizenship Required.