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.

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

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.

As part of the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program this casual part-time Systems Engineer, Senior Staff position in Deployed Reentry Systems will serve as a Deployed Reentry Subject Matter Expert.

Typical assignments include but will not be limited to: 

• Problem investigations into deployed hardware
• Proofing new procedures and hardware for the Sea Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM) Nuclear program
• Coordinating across a variety of internal & external customers
• Mentoring new team members
• Participating in Independent Review Boards (IRB) for major program reviews
• Planning for future flight tests
• Program planning, schedule development, and supporting various testing & production efforts

This  information 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

• FBM Experience, specifically with Reentry Systems
• Experience supporting a deployed system, including problem investigation, technical documentation, and operations
• FBM Flight Test preparation experience 
• Active Top Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience developing, testing, and deploying a new weapon system
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Strong understanding of how Strategic Weapons System Facilities operate
• Strong communication skills - both written and oral