Systems Engineer-IT Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin's Advanced Development Programs (ADP) in Palmdale, CA, is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to support customer programs within the historic Skunk Works. You will perform system integration, verification and validation, and life‑cycle management for mission‑critical Windows and Linux platforms, cloud‑hybrid resources, and high‑availability databases.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, active Top Secret clearance, DoD IAT Level II certification, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or equivalent aviation experience/combined education.
• Active Top Secret security clearance investigation within the last 5 years
• Completed DoD IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, or CCNA).
• IT experience of any combination in Windows/Linux, Database, Networking, or COMSEC
• Experience in enterprise‑wide strategies for software‑hardware integration across multiple programs, influence architecture standards and compliance frameworks.
• Prior management and experience in ground systems lifecycle (design, deployment, hardening, de‑commission) of mission‑critical Windows and Linux platforms, cloud‑hybrid resources, and high‑availability database clusters.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analyses.
• Supports total systems analyses including design, development, and analysis of computer systems.
• Translates customer requirements into hardware and software specifications while considering schedule and cost constraints.

Skills

Active TS clearance

DoD IAT Level II

Windows/Linux IT

Ground systems lifecycle

Enterprise storage/virtualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent aviation education

Tools

VMware

Hyper‑V

Kubernetes

Windows Server

Linux

SAN/NAS

Cloud-hybrid resources

Job description

Standard Job Description

This position is with Advanced Development Programs (ADP), known as the historic Skunk Works. We are looking for world-class talent for this position to join the 75+ year tradition of creating advanced aircraft and technology. The candidate will join an ADP effort as a Ground Systems Engineer supporting customer programs.

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems, and information technology related responsibilities including design, development, and analysis of computer systems or programs based on and related to user or system design specifications; applying systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications. 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 do not perform IT responsibilities, use E146, Systems Engineer.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or equivalent aviation experience/combined education.
• Active Top Secret security clearance investigation within the last 5 years
• Completed DoD IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, or CCNA).
• IT experience of any combination in Windows/Linux, Database, Networking, or COMSEC
• Experience in enterprise‑wide strategies for software‑hardware integration across multiple programs, influence architecture standards and compliance frameworks.
• Prior management and experience in ground systems lifecycle (design, deployment, hardening, de‑commission) of mission‑critical Windows and Linux platforms, cloud‑hybrid resources, and high‑availability database clusters.

Desired Skills

• Deep Systems‑Engineering Expertise – Mastery of Windows Server, Linux, virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V), and container orchestration (Kubernetes) in secure, defense‑grade environments.
• Avionics & Flight‑Test Domain Authority – Proven track record supporting flight test complexities, real‑time telemetry, and high‑speed data acquisition systems.
• Enterprise Storage Architecture – Design and manage SAN/NAS, object storage, and data‑replication strategies for mission‑critical workloads.
• Expert RF & Fiber‑Optic Knowledge – Ability to evaluate RF propagation, spectrum allocation, and fiber‑optic link design for ground‑system test ranges.
• Network Architecture Mastery – End‑to‑end design of Cisco/Juniper networks, including MPLS, SD‑WAN, and network‑function virtualization.
• Simulation Expert - Diagnose and fix complex simulation issues, tune performance, and implement custom scripting.
• Leadership & Mentorship – Demonstrate experience leading multi‑disciplinary engineering teams, providing technical mentorship, and interface with senior leadership.
• Operational Resilience – Experience establishing N‑1/N‑2 redundancy, disaster‑recovery plans, and compliance with DoD/NSA security baselines.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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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
• 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.