Systems Engineer Senior - E3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Systems Engineer for the Meridian program to support an advanced satellite ground system. You will participate in system analyses, ensure architectural alignment, and help shape evolving requirements while contributing to prototype work and algorithm development.

This role emphasizes technical integrity, verification activities, and collaboration with a cross-functional team to deliver mission-critical capabilities in a dynamic, security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Systems engineering experience (requirements definition, management, and analysis).
• Active or Current Secret Clearance to start; US Citizenship is required.
• Familiar with Agile methodology and backlog-driven development.
• Experience with system integration, verification, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering analysis of capability evolution aligned with government reference architecture.
• Support backlog content by defining stories and prioritizing work for the team.
• Create, implement and maintain the team vision and technical integrity of work.
• Guide the team to develop prototypes, algorithms and new capabilities for Meridian ground system.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Active Secret Clearance

Agile

US Citizenship

Technical analysis

Tools

JIRA

Cameo MBSE

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.

Skills

Our Agile Development Team (ADT) on the Meridian program is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer. As part of the team, you will use your technical skills to support an advanced satellite communication ground system that's critical to our customers and our Lockheed Martin Space business. As an experienced Systems Engineer you will:

• Provide engineering analysis of the capability evolution to be consistent with the vision as described in the government’s reference architecture;
• Provide technical support to a team in defining stories and prioritizing the backlog content to maintain focused execution of the team’ work;
• Create, implement and maintain the vision as well as the technical integrity & maturity of the team's work;
• Work with evolving requirements to guide the team to develop prototypes, algorithms, requirements and develop new capabilities to be used in the Meridian ground system.

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

• Systems Engineering experience (requirements definition, management, AND/OR analysis)
• Previous DOORS experience
• Familiar with Agile methodology
• Active or Current Secret Clearance to start, thus US Citizenship is required

Desired Skills

• Experienced problem-solver with strong analytical skills
• Previous AEHF/COOLR experience
• Digital Engineering experience
• Cameo/MBSE experience
• JIRA
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Integration, test, and verification experience
• Automated test experience
• 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.