Systems Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Marietta, GA is seeking a Configuration Management Engineer Senior - Level 3 to ensure product configuration integrity across the lifecycle and lead CM processes for ADP ISR/UAS programs. The role requires a U.S.

citizenship and an active Secret clearance; you will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, perform audits, and support program reviews to ensure configuration discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5 years of professional experience.
• Understanding of configuration management principles and lifecycle.
• Experience with engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain configuration management processes and procedures.
• Control product configurations across hardware, software, and documents.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.
• Conduct configuration audits and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in design, test, and production readiness reviews.

Skills

Configuration management

Engineering drawings interpretation

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Teamcenter

Jira

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Configuration Management Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) ISR/UAS Systems Engineering team which is responsible for ensuring product configuration integrity across the lifecycle.

You will be the Configuration Management Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) ISR/UAS Systems Engineering team which is responsible for ensuring product configuration integrity across the lifecycle.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Configuration Management Engineer Senior - Level 3 you will be responsible for implementing disciplined technical management processes that establish and maintain the consistency of a product’s functional, physical and performance attributes.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining configuration management processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Managing and controling product configurations, including hardware, software, and documentation, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams—engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance—to integrate configuration management considerations into program decisions.
• Conducting configuration audits and assessments to identify and mitigate risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Participating in program meetings and reviews, including design reviews, test reviews, and production readiness reviews, to ensure that configuration management considerations are properly addressed.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

A collaborative, forward‑thinking specialist in configuration management who thrives on solving complex problems and integrating diverse information sources. You bring a strong technical foundation, an eagerness to innovate, and a commitment to excellence that makes this role uniquely impactful.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Marietta, GA.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree.
• Comprehensive understanding of configuration management principles, practices, and industry standards, including the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of system configurations.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience, with a thorough understanding of the complete lifecycle, including engineering processes and reviews, to ensure effective configuration management.
• Proficiency with engineering drawings, parts lists, Bills of Materials (BOMs), as well as drafting standards, to accurately document and manage system configurations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management tools (e.g. Teamcenter)
• Experience with reading, understanding and interpreting requirements on DoD Contracts
• Experience working with CDRLs and SOWs and Sub-Contractor SDRLs and SOWs
• Experience with managing dashboards and action lists in Jira
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and technical skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions
• Demonstrated ability of solving complex problems which require ingenuity and innovation
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in Software Configuration Management in an environment of rigorous hardware/software baseline configuration techniques.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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
• 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.