Systems Engineer Junior

Lockheed Martin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Huntsville, Alabama seeks an experienced Systems Engineer for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program. You will contribute to system definition, decomposition, allocation, and traceability, supporting major reviews and verification planning across missile defense initiatives.

Applicants should have 2+ years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; an Interim Secret Clearance is required to start, with eligibility for a Final DoD Secret

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering processes and approaches.
• Ability to define, decompose, and allocate requirements.
• Interface definition (ICD/IBD/IDD).
• Plan and coordinate hardware and/or software testing for verification.
• Support SRR, PDR, CDR and writing specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support major program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and develop interfaces/documentation.
• Develop verification plans and perform system analyses.
• Participate in system-level analyses for mission planning/execution and testing.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirement definition

Interface definition

SRR PDR CDR

DOORS

Cameo

Clearance eligibility

Missile/Weapon system experience

Hardware/Software development

Conops/Architecture development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related

ABET accredited program

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

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.

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 what's built for you.

The Lockheed Martin Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team is seeking an experienced System Engineer to be part of a team developing missile defense technology that could forever change our ability to deter and respond to adversity.

As a Systems Engineer on NGI, you should have a complete understanding of at least one of the key system subject areas with the opportunity to work in all fields to include systems definition, decomposition, allocation, traceability, maintenance, verification/validation, system integration, analysis, and test.

You will be expected to leverage this understanding to support major program reviews, including SRR, PDR, and CDR, participate in specification and interface development/documentation, and support the development of verification plans.

You may also have the opportunity to participate in system‑level analyses in support of mission planning/execution and tests at various test ranges.

Some travel may be required.

Successful candidate will typically have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline and 2+ years of related professional work experience

Learn more about the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) using this link

You can learn more about Huntsville, AL by visiting this link.

"Rocket City", Alabama.

Learn More About Lockheed Martin’s Comprehensive Benefits Package

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

• Experience and knowledge of processes in one or more of the following areas:
• Systems Engineering approach and processes
• Requirement definition, decomposition, and allocation
• Interface definition (ICD, IBDs, IDDs)
• Missile system analyses used in requirement derivation and verification
• Planning and coordinating hardware and/or software testing for verification
• System integration
• Support to SRR, PDR, CDR
• Writing specifications and/or formal, peer reviewed technical documents
• DOORS
• Cameo
• At least an Interim Secret Clearance required to start work
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain Final DoD Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of and experience in electrical/electro‑mechanical design
• Presenting at major reviews
• Missile system experience
• Hardware/Software Development
• Missile or Weapon System Development
• Performance, Functional, or Software
• CONOPS or Architecture Development
• Support to System Level trade studies
• Requirement Verification
• Active or Current DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related

• discipline from an ABET accredited program

• 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.