Systems Engineer - Survivability

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible schedules

4x10 workweek

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Systems Engineer in Survivability Engineering to advance defense space capabilities. You will support SE Special Disciplines and work across the Survivability team to ensure designs meet performance under nuclear and space radiation environments.

The role involves technical planning, system integration, and delivering analyses from concept to disposal, with opportunities to brief senior leaders and customers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nuclear/Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Physics or similar field.
• Experience with radiation environments and survivability engineering.
• Experience in electrical circuit or device design/simulation.
• Willingness to obtain Top Secret/TS clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation.
• Translate requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Lead and brief results to customers and senior leadership.
• Collaborate across teams to meet performance under radiation environments.

Skills

Nuclear radiation familiarity

Electrical engineering concepts

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Customer/leadership briefing

Security clearance readiness

Education

Nuclear Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Physics

Tools

MCNP

Geant4

Matlab

PSpice

Creme96

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.

As a Systems Engineer In Survivability Engineering, You Will Support The System Engineering (SE) Special Disciplines And Other Integrated Product Area Organizations In One Or More Of The Following Areas

• Learning and applying advanced concepts in electrical engineering, electronics devices, and physics disciplines to execute various tasks related to Survivability engineering specialty.
• Collaborating with teams to ensure that military space vehicle and missile designs, from the component level to the system level, will meet performance requirements during and after exposure to specified environments, including natural space and man-made radiation environments.
• Joining a Survivability Engineering group and will be partnered with other authorities.
• Working with the Survivability Team in executing Survivability tasks, driving timely high quality results, while maintaining collaboration across both the Survivability team and the greater FBM program.

This position may require occasional travel at various periods of time based on program lifecycle and need for presenting material to Program or Customer.

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. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Nuclear Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or similar area of study
• Familiarity with man-made Nuclear and/or Natural Space Radiation environments and/or in Nuclear Hardness and Survivability engineering
• Experience in Electrical Engineering - circuit or device design / simulation
• Willingness/eligibility to obtain a Top Secret Security clearance; US Citizenship Required

Desired Skills

• 1+ years combined expertise in Natural Space Radiation and Man-Made environments and Electrical Engineering
• Familiarity with Radiation software tools (e.g., MCNP, NOVICE, Srim/Trim, Novice/Geant4, Creme96, Creme-mc, Shieldose, Spenvis, Omere, Ap8/Ap8, and Ap9/Ae9)
• Familiarity with Radiation test facilities [e.g., test labs in universities such as University of California at Davis, Texas A&M, Indiana University Cyclotron Facility (IUCF), Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL)]]
• Familiarity with Piece-part radiation testing, performance, and reliability
• Familiarity with Electrical Engineering simulation/modeling tools (e.g. PSpice, etc) and software tools for performing EE and mathematical analysis (e.g. Matlab, etc)
• Familiarity with the following relevant subject areas: Propulsion, Ordnance, Mechanical Structures, Avionics Electronics, Navigation, Guidance & Control, Missile Performance, Materials & Processes, EEE parts, Flight Software, Reliability, Safety, Support Equipment
• Electronic, electrical, electromechanical and electrooptical (EEEE) components
• Be organized and is able to effectively multi-task in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Familiarity with military and technical requirements/specifications
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in multi-functional teams, integration across teams, build strong professional relationships with team members and build consensus among peers
• Experience in briefing results to customers and senior leadership
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
• Active or Current Secret or Top Secret Security clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

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.