Systems Engineer Senior - Modeling & Simulation

Lockheed Martin; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Systems Engineer for THAAD Interceptor modeling and simulations in Sunnyvale, CA. You will develop and integrate models to predict performance, advise on design trades, and support production with analytic insights.

The role requires experience with system models, C/C++/MATLAB/Fortran, Unix/Linux, and an active Secret clearance. Join a team delivering critical defense capabilities with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience developing or using system models or simulations.
• Experience with C, C++, MATLAB, or Fortran.
• Active or current Secret clearance.
• Experience with space, aircraft, or missile system design, simulation, or test.
• Experience with Gitlab or similar version control.

Responsibilities

• Use models and simulations to predict performance and allocate requirements.
• Develop models to predict THAAD Interceptor behavior.
• Create performance predictions for development activities and validate with data.
• Integrate subsystem models into a system model.
• Guide hardware subsystem development and allocate requirements.
• Brief management and customers on predictions and trades.
• Support operational analysis and ongoing production.

Skills

Systems modeling

Programming: C/C++/MATLAB/Fortran

Git version control

Security clearance

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Systems Engineering / Aerospace / Physics / Applied Mathematics

Master's in Engineering or related

Tools

Unix/Linux

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.

As we enter a new era of Strategic Weapon Systems, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to think big, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

When enemies attack, governments need be ready to defend their soldiers, citizens, and infrastructure. That’s where THAAD comes in – it's one of the most advanced missile defense systems in the world and is ready to take on the challenge. Learn more about THAAD.

As a Systems Engineer - Model & Simulatons for THAAD Interceptor, you will directly help establish the technical solution for one of our country's most vital and complex missile systems. THAAD provides mobile and deployable ground-based missile defense as part of the Missile Defense System.

You will work closely with a team of top technical talent from across the program to provide the best, integrated solution that meets overall performance, cost, and schedule needs.

In This Role You Will

• Utilize models and simulations to predict performance, conduct trade studies, and allocate requirements across the THAAD technical domains to optimize system design
• Develop models and simulations to accurately predict the behavior of the THAAD Interceptor system, addressing the Interceptor, environments, and threat systems.
• Create performance predictions for THAAD development activities such as flight tests, and validate results using post-flight data
• Integrate lower level (e.g. subsystem) models and results into the system model to create a comprehensive perspective of system performance
• Guide hardware subsystem development by analyzing subsystem contributions to system performance, updating and creating models, and allocating requirements
• Brief management and customers on predicted performance resulting from hardware and software design changes
• Use your excellent communication skills to work across the Lockheed Martin organization and customer/user community to ensure consensus and understanding of system performance and trades
• Support operational analysis and ongoing production

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

• Experience developing or utilizing systems models or simulations to perform analysis functions, such as:
  • System trade studies
  • Requirements decomposition and allocation
  • System design
  • Performance predictions
• Experience with developing or programming code utilizing C, C++, Matlab, Fortran, or similar
• Experience using software version control tools such as Gitlab
• Space, aircraft, or missile system design, simulation, or test experience
• Active or Current Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required

Desired Skills

• Experience using Unix or Linux environment for technical computing
• Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker with the ability to select and apply appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Interview Questions

Acclimation to new team: Describe the last time you joined a new organization. How did you get acclimated? What were the most valuable pieces of information you learned or activities you undertook?

Analytical Ability: Describe a time when you used data to solve a problem. How did you identify which data to use and how to present them?

System and Technology Integration: Tell me about your past experience in system and technology integration related projects

Communication: Describe the most significant written document, report or presentation which you had to complete.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $106600.00 - $198000.00

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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, 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.