Systems Engineer Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 94,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off & Holidays

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Ground IPT Systems Engineer to lead integration, testing, and delivery of the Ground segment. You will translate customer needs into robust hardware and software solutions, leveraging MBSE and MBSE tools in a fast-paced program.

You will collaborate with software, systems, and test teams, use agile practices, and maintain readiness for a Secret clearance. Remote travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Systems engineering process knowledge and ability to translate requirements into hardware/software specs.
• MBSE experience with model-based approaches and SysML.
• Experience with satellite ground systems design, development, integration, and test.

Responsibilities

• Perform system integration, verification, and validation for ground segment.
• Conduct concept, design, test, and interface definition studies within constraints.
• Support cost, schedule, and risk management for total systems.
• Collaborate across teams in an Agile IT environment.

Skills

Systems Engineering

ConOps/ ICD/ Architecture

MBSE

Agile IT environment

Jira/Confluence

Satellite ground systems

Space payload management

Cameo

SysML

Security clearance

IP networking & cloud

DevSecOps

Programming or scripting

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Cameo

SysML tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

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.

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.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

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

Lockheed Martin is designing, developing, and delivering a next-gen wideband MILSATCOM system comprised of integrated space and ground segments that will provide enhanced communications capacity, flexibility and resiliency.

The selected candidate will support the program in the capacity of the Ground Integrated Product Team (IPT) Systems Engineer 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
• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required

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
• 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%)
• Active Secret or higher 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): $131100.00 - $243500.00
  • 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): :$118000.00 - $219100.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): :$104900.00 - $194700.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): :$94400.00 - $175200.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc.

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.