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.

We want you to support the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program by joining the Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team as a Systems Engineer. The Embedded System Engineering team handles all Component level requirements for the Trident II ballistic missile (commonly known as the D5LE and D5LE2 missile), oversees interface definitions, plans and executes verification processes, and has fingers in every development project under the FBM Program.

As a Systems Engineer for the Embedded System Engineering team on the FBM Life Extension 2 (LE2) program, you will:

• Develop/analyze/verify component level requirements and document/manage accordingly.
• Coordinate with the customer and other organizations to implement verification analyses and tests.
• Organize/coordinate objective evidence creation and documentation.
• Organize/coordinate component level technical reviews.
• Prepare, review and present data products for technical reviews.
• Mentor the team and provide guidance to early career staff.

Successful candidates typically have 9+ years of professional experience.

As we enter a new era of Strategic Weapon Systems, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills, talents and experiences to design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

For over 60 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. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Proficiency in Systems Engineering.
• Experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrated capability in requirements and verification (including requirement engineering, requirements management, verification)
• Active Secret security clearance
• Experience leading teams in generation of technical data products
• Highly effective communication skills, including ability to explain complex concepts, lead reviews, and negotiate requirements
• Experience integrating across functional organizations
• MS Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Project

Desired Skills

• Experience with DOORS or DOORS Next
• Experience with, or on, the FBM program, working with the Navy, or Submarine exposure is highly desired.
• Self-starter, able to complete work without appreciable direction
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.