Systems Engineering Asc Mgr

Lockheed Martin; Longmont (CO); 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

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a Systems Engineering Asc Mgr for the Relay Ground Station - South Program, based primarily in Boulder, Colorado. You will provide leadership and hands-on support across software, hardware, network, and test domains, following a 9×80 schedule with some on-call coverage for operational equipment.

Your duties include guiding engineers, maintaining technical expertise, leading teams to solve difficult problems, balancing cross‑functional priorities, and ensuring

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Physics or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering practices and tools such as DOORS.
• Active Secret clearance to start; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and oversight to a team of engineers.
• Develop and maintain expertise in systems engineering discipline and trends.
• Lead teams to solve complex technical problems and balance resources across projects.
• Ensure engineering projects meet quality and reliability standards.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

DOORS

Clearance awareness

Collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or equivalent

Tools

DOORS

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.

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.

We are looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineering Asc Mgr to support the Relay Ground Station - South Program, based primarily in Boulder, Colorado. In this role you will provide leadership and individual contributions supporting system engineering tasks —including software, hardware, network, systems administration, and test. You will follow a 9×80 schedule (nine‑hour days, every other Friday off) and may be called upon for occasional on‑call support during off hours or weekend shifts to support operational equipment, participating in both developmental work that meets major program milestones.

Your duties will include: Provide technical guidance and oversight to a team of engineers, ensuring they have the necessary skills and resources to deliver high-quality products; Develop and maintain technical expertise in the Systems engineering discipline, staying current with industry trends and advancements; Demonstrate engaged leadership, leading and motivating teams to solve difficult technical problems and perform with excellence; Work with cross‑functional teams to balance resource priorities across project; Collaborate strategically with business area and functional leadership to achieve overall business objectives; Develop, implement, and maintain engineering processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements; Ensure that engineering projects and products meet quality and reliability standards.

The information below includes 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. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. 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

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, or equivalent. Proven ability to resolve and drive complex technical issues and challenges to closure
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering Practices (i.e., Requirements, Requirements Decomposition) and Systems Engineering Tools (i.e., DOORS)
• Prior experience on one of the following programs: OPIR, NGG, or SBIRS
• Active and current Secret clearance to start. Thus US Citizenship is required

Desired Skills

• Experience in Waterfall Methodology
• Experience with MBSE specifically Cameo
• Active and current Top Secret clearance
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

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.