Systems Engineer Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to perform technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation for complex defense programs. The role involves translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications while considering cost and schedule constraints.

The candidate will conduct reliability analyses (R&M, FMEA/FMECA) and participate in risk assessments, design reviews, and lifecycle support across DoD platforms, including USAF

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• Perform Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) tasks using statistical analysis, allocations, and prediction models
• Generate Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA) and conduct Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) analysis
• R&M experience on USAF and Navy platforms

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning and system integration analyses across total systems
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
• Conduct FMEA/FMECA and FRACAS analyses and reliability modeling
• Apply knowledge of MIL‑STD and DoD standards to ensure system reliability

Job description

Standard Job Description

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.

Standard Job Description

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 a STEM field
• Perform Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) tasks using statistical analysis, allocations, and prediction models
• Generate Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA) and conduct Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) analysis
• R&M experience on USAF and Navy platforms

Desired Skills

• Statistical analysis & probability theory (MTBF, Weibull, log‑normal)
• Failure analysis methods (RCA, FMEA/FMECA, Fault/Event Tree)
• Reliability modeling tools (ReliaSoftWeibull++, BlockSim, ALTA) and data‑analysis languages (MATLAB, Python, R)
• Design of Experiments (DOE) and accelerated life‑testing techniques
• Maintainability metrics (MTTR, MAM) and logistic support analysis (LML, LCC)
• Knowledge of relevant standards (MIL‑STD‑1629, MIL‑STD‑217F, IEC62087, NASA‑STD‑8739.2)
• System‑level understanding (hardware schematics, BOMs, interface control documents)
• Basic software reliability concepts for embedded/firmware systems
• Project and configuration management (requirements traceability, change control, risk management)
• Clear technical writing and presentation skills for reports, RCA summaries, and training material
• Effective communication and teamwork across design, test, manufacturing, and logistics functions
• Safety awareness and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Understands how design, logistics, and human factors affect both reliability and maintainability throughout the product life cycle.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

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
• 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.