Systems Engineer, Staff

Lockheed Martin; Minot Air Force Base (ND); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to lead testing and assessment efforts for the Minuteman modernization program. You will guide planning, execution, and integration across flight and ground testing, ensuring certification readiness and program success.

The role requires substantial experience in space systems, the ability to lead others, and travel as needed. You will work within SRP to deliver reliable, advanced reentry and ground equipment solutions for strategic

Qualifications

• Knowledge of systems engineering processes and integration functions.
• Experience with test planning/execution and verification.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre and post testing analyses for flight testing.
• Lead planning and execution of ground testing.
• Plan and execute delta qualification efforts.

Skills

Systems engineering

Test planning

System integration

ICD development

System modeling

Job description

Standard Job Description 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.

Standard Job Description 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.

For over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.

Lockheed's Strategic Reentry Programs is currently seeking a Systems Engineer, Staff to join their Team. This group of diverse Engineers has a long history of supporting the Air Force Mission reaching back to the 1960's. Today's challenge is to support the modernization of the Minuteman Weapon System by crafting, building, testing and deploying new Reentry Systems and Ground Equipment that will enable the new system to perform for many years to come. This critical mission area must be done right, pass meticulous certifications and last for many years to come. If this challenge is for you, you belong in SRP.

This position is for a Test and Assessment Lead. In this role, the candidate will:

• Lead pre and post testing analyses for flight testing
• Lead planning and execution of ground testing
• Plan and execute delta qualification efforts

The candidate will be leading other team members, including involvement in training and hiring; some travel required.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge and application of one or more of the following systems engineering processes and systems integration functions:
• Test planning and execution with an understanding of all the interdependencies
• System integration, test and/or verification
• Requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development
• System modeling
• System experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering (e.g. electrical, mechanical, propulsion, radio frequency)
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance; US citizenship required

Desired Skills

• Experience with test assessment performance, processses and procedures
• Experience with Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM)
• 8+ years with spacecraft architecture design, development, integration, test with broad based and in-depth knowledge of space, missile and launch systems at the component through systems level
• Ability to absorb extensive technical detail and logically formulate solutions, often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, incomplete data
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and take on numerous roles as part of daily program operations
• Recognized as an authority in systems thinking techniques, with the demonstrated ability to apply them to a wide range of complex problems and train others in their application
• Active Secret security clearance

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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.