Systems Engineer, Senior

Lockheed Martin; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for the Embedded System Engineering Team on the FBM Life Extension 2 (LE2) program. You will develop and verify system requirements, coordinate verification with the customer, and manage technical data products for major reviews.

The role requires leading teams, strong cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to obtain and maintain security clearances. This is a full-time on-site position in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in systems engineering and related disciplines.
• Experience in mechanical engineering domains.
• Demonstrated capability in requirements and/or verification.
• Experience leading teams in generating technical data products.
• Experience integrating across functional organizations.
• Active Secret security clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, verify component-level requirements and document/manage accordingly.
• Coordinate with customers and other organizations to implement verification analyses and tests.
• Organize objective evidence creation and documentation for reviews.
• Organize component-level technical reviews and presentations.
• Prepare, review and present data products for technical reviews.
• Mentor the team and guide early-career staff.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Requirements & verification

Technical data products

Cross‑functional collaboration

Active Secret clearance

Top Secret clearance eligibility

Tools

DOORS

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.

As a Systems Engineer, Senior For The Embedded System Engineering Team On The FBM Life Extension 2 (LE2) Program, You Will

• Develop/analyze/verify component level requirements and document/manage accordingly.
• Coordinate with the customer and other organizations to implement verification analyses and tests.
• Organize/coordinate objective evidence creation and documentation.
• Organize/coordinate component level technical reviews.
• Prepare, review and present data products for technical reviews.
• Mentor the team and provide guidance to early career staff.

Successful Candidates Will

• Meet all the Basic Qualifications
• Have an Active Secret Clearance prior to start
• Have at least 3 years of professional work experience

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Proficiency in Systems Engineering
• Experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrated capability in requirements and/or verification
• Experience leading teams in generation of technical data products
• Experience integrating across functional organizations
• Active Secret security clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance; US Citizenship required

Desired Skills

• Experience with DOORS or DOORS Next
• Experience with, or on, the FBM program, working with the Navy, or Submarine exposure is highly desired
• Self-starter, able to complete work without appreciable direction
• MS Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Project
• Highly effective communication skills, including ability to explain complex concepts, lead reviews, and negotiate requirements
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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.