Systems Engineer, Principal - Survivability & Nuclear Hardness

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 179,000 - 332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in the United States is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer focusing on Survivability engineering. You will support SE disciplines, mentor peers, and lead technical efforts across spacecraft and missile programs.

The role requires expertise in radiation environments, systems thinking, and ability to communicate with customers and leadership. Expect travel as needed for program lifecycle presentations.

Qualifications

• Experience in man-made Nuclear and Natural Space Radiation environments.
• Active or Current Security clearance with willingness to obtain higher clearance.
• Knowledge of spacecraft/missile development lifecycle and requirements.
• Ability to apply systems thinking to complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation.
• Lead survivability tasks and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate across Survivability and FBM program teams to drive results.
• Brief customers and senior leadership on findings and progress.

Skills

Radiation engineering

Survivability engineering

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Customer briefing

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

MCNP

NOVICE

Srim/Trim

Geant4

Creme96

Creme-mc

Shieldose

Spenvis

Omere

Ap8/Ap8

Ap9/Ae9

Job description

Standard Job Description Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity.

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. As a Principal Systems Engineer And The Authority In Survivability Engineering, You Will Support The System Engineering (SE) Special Disciplines And Other Integrated Product Area Organizations In One Or More Of The Following Areas

• Applying advanced concepts in electrical, electronics and physics disciplines to execute various tasks related to Survivability engineering specialty.
• Ensuring that military space vehicle and missile designs, from the component level to the system level, will meet performance requirements during and after exposure to specified environments, including natural space and man-made radiation environments.
• Conducting technical planning, specification requirements derivation, modeling and analysis, design, test planning and execution, documentation, requirements verification/validation to support overall system needs and act as technical consultant for management and customers
• Will join the enterprise Survivability Engineering group, will be partnered with other authorities, mentor and lead peers
• Serving in a key technical lead role, independently and leading other team members, in executing Survivability tasks, driving timely high quality results, while maintaining collaboration across both the Survivability team and the greater FBM program.
• Mentoring junior engineers within Survivability Engineering.

This position may require occasional travel at various periods of time based on program lifecycle and need for presenting material to Program or Customer.

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

• Experience in man-made Nuclear and Natural Space Radiation environments and in Nuclear Hardness and Survivability engineering
• Experience conducting radiation assessments and analyses
• Possesses technical knowledge, depth and breadth, related to spacecraft / missile development lifecycle and requirements compliance.
• Active or Current Secret Security Clearance with willingness/eligibility to obtain a Top Secret Security clearance; US Citizenship Required

Desired Skills

• Advance Degree in Nuclear Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar area of study
• 12+ years combined expertise in Natural Space Radiation and Man-Made environments and Engineering
• Experience with Radiation software tools (e.g., MCNP, NOVICE, Srim/Trim, Novice/Geant4, Creme96, Creme-mc, Shieldose, Spenvis, Omere, Ap8/Ap8, and Ap9/Ae9)
• Experience working in Radiation test facilities [e.g., test labs in universities such as University of California at Davis, Texas A&M, Indiana University Cyclotron Facility (IUCF), Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL)]]
• Experience with Piece-part radiation testing, performance, and reliability
• Experience with Electrical Engineering simulation/modeling tools (e.g. PSpice, etc) and software tools for performing EE and mathematical analysis (e.g. Matlab, etc)
• Knowledge or experience in the following relevant subject areas: Propulsion, Ordnance, Mechanical Structures, Avionics Electronics, Navigation, Guidance & Control, Missile Performance, Materials & Processes, EEE parts, Flight Software, Reliability, Safety, Support Equipment
• Electronic, electrical, electromechanical and electrooptical (EEEE) components
• Experience working and collaborating with peers and senior material specialists from within and outside the engineering group
• Lead anomaly resolution teams
• Be organized and is able to effectively multi-task in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Be recognized as an authority in systems thinking techniques with the demonstrated ability to apply them to a wide range of sophisticated problems and train others in their application
• Missile or space segment design and test experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering
• Experience with military and technical requirements/specifications
• Experience participating in major program reviews (SRR, PDR, ETC)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in multi-functional teams, integration across teams, build strong professional relationships with team members and build consensus among peers
• Experience in briefing results to customers and senior leadership
• Active or Current Top Secret clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $178500.00 - $331500.00

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.