Systems Engineer Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Education Assistance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Systems Engineer Project Lead Sr Stf to drive system integration, HITL testing, and high‑fidelity simulation products within the SSL organization.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage schedules and cost targets, and ensure technical integrity across a fast‑paced program portfolio. This role requires a STEM degree, strong project leadership, and experience with metrics, BOEs, and government‑level collaborations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM discipline.
• Experience defining and using metrics to drive performance.
• Experience leading proposals and/or developing basis of estimates (BOEs).
• Project Management experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Project, Visio, JIRA and/or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliveries.
• Lead and manage focus teams on the design, development, and delivery of high‑fidelity simulation/HITL test products.
• Coordinate and status team tasking.
• Identify and report technical issues.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and cost targets to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

Skills

Metrics driven

BOEs

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

MS Office

Project

Visio

JIRA

Tableau

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Systems Engineer Project Lead Sr Stf for the Simulation & System Labs (SSL) organization which is responsible for delivering high fidelity simulation and HITL test products.

You will be the Systems Engineer Project Lead Sr Stf for the Simulation & System Labs (SSL) organization which is responsible for delivering high fidelity simulation and HITL test products.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Systems Engineer Project Lead Sr Stf you will be responsible for leading the development of system integration laboratory products within a program portfolio, driving technical solutions in a fast‑paced environment. You will partner with program management, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to ensure technical integrity and successful delivery.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliveries.
• Lead and manage focus teams on the design, development, and delivery of high‑fidelity simulation/HITL test products.
• Coordinate and status team tasking.
• Identify and report technical issues.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and cost targets to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

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

Detail‑oriented and collaborative leader with deep experience in simulation, hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, and system integration. Proven ability to drive cross‑functional teams, manage risk, and deliver complex technical solutions on schedule. You thrive in fast‑paced environments and are passionate about advancing cutting‑edge simulation capabilities.

Further Information About This Opportunity

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

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

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 in practice.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM discipline
• Experience Defining and Using Metrics to Drive Performance
• Experience leading proposals and/or developing basis of estimates (BOEs)
• Project Management experience
• Proficiency with MS Office, Project, Visio, JIRA and/or Tableau

Desired Skills

• Degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering
• Direct experience with lab build up, maintenance, update and operations for advanced fighter aircraft
• Strong analytical and business acumen; skilled at interpreting technical data and creating actionable plans
• Government Customer Presentation and Relationship Experience
• Experience driving Performance with Cross-Functional Teams
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results under tight deadlines
• Experience with government contract execution, technical reporting
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or Control Account Management (CAM) experience
• Supplier Management Experience
• Risk Analysis
• Product Development and Integration Management experience
• Team leadership background
• HW requirements/design/build
• Subsystem integration/verification
• Sensor integration and/or weapons integration

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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.