Systems Engineer Sr- Level 3

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems in Marietta, GA, seeks a Senior TLS Systems Engineer to help design requirements and test procedures for C-130J maintenance and aircrew training devices, while supporting agile, MBSE, and Waterfall development practices. You will contribute to verification, validation, and delivery of capabilities, participate in an Integrated Product Team, and travel as required.

US citizenship and Interim Secret clearance are required, with mid-career experience (3–5+

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of systems engineering experience in aerospace/defense.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing requirements and test procedures for C-130J maintenance and training devices.
• Support system engineering activities using Agile, MBSE, and Waterfall under guidance.
• Contribute to milestone completion for verification, validation, and delivery of product capabilities.
• Travel to customer and supplier sites as needed for milestone events.

Skills

Systems engineering

Security clearance

Team collaboration

Aerospace/defense domain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

JIRA

DOORS

Atlassian tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TLS Systems Engineer Senior (Mid-Career Level)

What We’re Doing

At Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems, we are at the forefront of innovation, working on exciting programs and developing cutting‑edge products and applications to address the complex and evolving needs of our customers. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and engineering excellence.

The Work

• Assist in the design of requirements and test procedures for various C-130J maintenance and aircrew training devices and products.
• Support the development activities of the system engineering team (Agile, MBSE and Waterfall) under guidance.
• Contribute to milestone completion supporting verification, validation, and delivery of product capabilities.
• Support the C-130J Aircrew and maintenance training device product line deliveries as a team member.
• Contribute to an Integrated Product Team, coordinated with Lead Systems Engineers.
• Support customer design reviews by preparing materials and providing support under guidance.
• Assist with verification and testing of visual database systems requirements.
• Travel (OCONUS/CONUS) to customer and supplier sites as needed for milestone events.

Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Who We Are

We create unparalleled readiness today and into the future, no matter what the mission may be here at Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems.

Who You Are

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best‑in‑class products and solutions.

This position requires a candidate who is a U.S. Citizen and holds an Interim Secret security clearance to start. The role is located at a facility that requires special access.

A level 3 employee is typically mid‑career and has 3 to 5+ or more years of professional experience.

Why Join Us

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better‑rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3+ years of systems engineering experience in the aerospace or defense industry
• Proven understanding of systems engineering principles, including system design, development, integration, and testing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with airborne systems and components, including avionics, electrical, and mechanical systems
• C130J platform experience
• Familiarity with flight simulators and simulation development/testing
• Basic knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including 14 CFR Part 60
• Experience with version control systems and agile development methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, DOORs, JIRA, Atlassian tools suite
• Familiarity with Agile Development Process (a plus) and Model Based Systems Engineering
• Experience with product lifecycle activities: requirements management, verification & validation, or configuration management
• Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to cross-functional technical teams on complex projects

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, 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.