Systems Engineer Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4x10 schedules

Medical benefits

Education assistance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Bethesda, MD is seeking an experienced Ground IPT Release Train Engineer (RTE) to drive the integration, test and delivery of the Ground segment. You will apply systems engineering discipline across requirements, architecture, and MBSE within an Agile IT/DevSecOps context using Jira and Confluence.

Ideal candidates bring strong knowledge of ground systems, AI prompting for engineering tasks, and experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and modern software practices.

Qualifications

• Systems engineering experience with requirements, CONOPS, ICD, or Architecture.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of systems engineering process.
• Prior experience with satellite ground systems design, development, integration, and test.
• Experience with Space payload and vehicle management for comms missions.
• Experience with MBSE and with Horizon & Compass GPL products.
• Experience in an Agile IT&T environment using Jira and Confluence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead system integration, verification, and validation efforts across ground systems.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Perform functional and timeline analyses and interface definitions.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Agile methodologies

Jira & Confluence

MBSE

Cloud platforms

Programming: C++, Java, Python

Docker/Kubernetes

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SysML Cameo

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Job description

About the Company

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.

***This position is contingent upon program award with an expected 4th Quarter 2026 start date***

Position Overview

The selected candidate will support the program in the capacity of the Ground Integrated Product Team (IPT) Release Train Engineer (RTE) contributing to the successful integration, test and delivery of the Ground segment. Prior experience as a Systems or Software engineer with extensive domain knowledge of ground systems, networks, and integration & test of enterprise software products is required.

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.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Systems Engineering experience with at least one of: Requirements, CONOPS, ICD, or Architecture
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of systems engineering process
• Prior experience with satellite ground systems design, development, integration, and test
• Experience with Space payload and vehicle management for comms missions
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
• Experience with Horizon & Compass enterprise Ground Product Line (GPL) products
• Experience working in an Agile I&T environment, including tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Agile experience in a Lead capacity such as RTE, Product Owner or Scrum MasterNo clearance required to start. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting Systems Engineering technical performance objectives and deliverables (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Experience working with different engineering disciplines to derive, decompose and verify requirements
• Strong knowledge of modern technology frameworks, IP networking, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, APIs, DevSecOps, and data architecture
• Experienced in software development using programming and scripting languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, C#, Python, etc.
• Experience in application containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, etc.) in a cloud environment (AWS/Azure/Openstack/Openshift)
• Proficiency with SysML and Cameo
• SAFe Agile Product Owner or Product Manager Certified
• Experience with MOSA
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with technical teams across virtual environments
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Support occasional business travel (up to 25%)
• Current, active Secret Clearance

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.

• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $161300.00 - $299500.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): :$145100.00 - $269500.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): :$129000.00 - $239600.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): :$116100.00 - $215700.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc.

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.