Systems Engineer Senior Staff - E5

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Systems Flight Hardware/Software Integration Lead in Littleton, CO. You will integrate Space Flight hardware and software from component level through system integration and test, lead HWIL test beds, and drive risk reduction planning in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires systems engineering expertise, experience with flight-like hardware, and familiarity with SysML and Cameo.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes and one or more Systems Integration functions.
• Experience with system modeling and trade studies.
• Experience with requirements and interface control documents (ICD) development.
• Experience with integration, testing, verification, and test planning.

Responsibilities

• Integrate Space Flight Hardware and Software from component level through system integration and test.
• Perform HW/SW interface compatibility analyses.
• Perform system analyses (resource utilization, throughput, response time) and interface management.
• Lead design and development of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) test beds.
• Lead HW/SW integration risk reduction planning and test execution.
• Lead studies and system trades for enhanced capabilities.
• Develop plans to on-ramp new mission capabilities while protecting the primary mission.
• Lead software and hardware-in-the-loop system test planning.
• Lead and coordinate design reviews and technical product reviews.
• Lead failure investigations and anomaly resolution boards.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Systems thinking

Analytical thinking

AI prompting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering

Tools

SysML

Cameo

DOORS

Job description

Standard Job Description

As the Systems Flight Hardware/Software Integration Lead, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Integrate Space Flight Hardware and Software from component level through system integration and test
• Perform HW / SW interface compatibility analyses
• Perform system analysis (resource utilization, throughput, response time, etc.), and interface definition and management/execution
• Lead design and development efforts to build out Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) test beds
• Lead HW / SW integration risk reduction planning and test execution
• Lead studies and system trades for enhanced capabilities
• Develop plans to on-ramp new mission capabilities while protecting the primary mission
• Lead software based and hardware in the loop system test planning
• Lead and coordinate design reviews and technical product reviews
• Lead failure investigations and anomaly resolution boards

To Maintain The Program's "go-fast" Culture, AIT&L Engineers And HW/SW Integrators Will Work In a Digital Environment, Utilizing Tools Such As

• Cameo for model-based systems engineering
• DOORS (Classic) for requirements management

By working collaboratively with the customer and leveraging digital tools, the Systems Flight Hardware/Software Integration Lead will establish a robust test approach that ensures the successful integration of new systems.

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

Knowledge and application of Systems Engineering processes and one or more Systems Integration functions, including:

• System trade studies and/or System modeling
• Requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development
• System Integration, Test and/or Verification
• Test planning and execution with an understanding of all the interdependencies
• Design reviews
• Experience developing, integrating, and testing software and/or firmware on flight-like hardware (Engineering Development Units (EDU))
• Experience analyzing the physical and functional compatibility of hardware/software products
• Experience with Command and Telemetry Databases

Selected candidates typically hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience, with 7+ years of related professional work experience. Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

Desired Skills

• Experience leading multi-discipline teams and collaborating across disciplines, IPTs, and even LOBs/BAs
• Ability to absorb extensive technical details and logically formulate solutions for execution on an inflexible schedule, often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, incomplete data
• Experience with data thread integrity through a system
• Experience managing latency and timing budgets
• Experience integrating system interfaces with varying protocol standards across the full OSI model
• Ability to interact with hardware and software developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied
• Experience with SysML and Cameo
• Ability to get results from teams without direct authority
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and tackle numerous roles as part of the daily program operations
• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related experience
• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very complex problems and implement constructive changes.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00

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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.