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.

Lockheed Martin is designing, developing, and delivering a next-gen wideband MILSATCOM system comprised of integrated space and ground segments that will provide enhanced communications capacity, flexibility and resiliency. This position will be a key member of the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) team in support of the final design, development, production, integration, test, and delivery of this critical capability focused on Mechanical Systems Integration.

In this role you will:

• Support the integration lead for different Mechanical subsystems
• Support the definition of mechanical system interfaces
• Support the requirement decomposition and allocation process with the Requirements team
• Support anomaly investigations
• Support the definition, analysis, and recommendation of Trade Study options related to the mechanical systems
• Perform data and document reviews and provide feedback for technical and program documentation
• Support systems/hardware integration, test planning and execution and find opportunities for build flow and test efficiencies
  
  

This position is contingent on program award, expected in 3Q 2026.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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. 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

• Prior experience with missile or space mechanical component / subsystem design, assembly, integration, and test 
  
  
• Understanding of, and practical experience with Systems Integration and Engineering processes
  
  
• Demonstrated experience coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Flight Sciences, Materials, Manufacturing, Test, etc.)
  
  
• Skilled in Creo CAD modeling and CAD control with experience reading/interpreting mechanical detail design drawings
  
  
• Understanding of Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning
  
  
• Experience with mechanical analysis and analytic tools (Creo, CreoView, MathCAD, etc.) 
  
  
• Ability to obtain a DOD SECRET Security Clearance. Thus US Citizenship is required 

Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical discipline, or a closely related field
  
  
• 3+ years' engineering experience
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to work in self-directed manner, work independently, and leverage best practices 
  
  
• Proven understanding of systems thinking skills and behaviors
  
  
• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems problem solver; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very sophisticated problems and implement constructive change
  
  
• Ability to communicate complex design information, technical decisions and issues to an audience with varied technical backgrounds
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build solid relationships with team members
  
  
• Ability to evaluate data from spacecraft subsystem providers (e.g. bus, payload) and demonstrate compatibility, assess requirements compliance, identify and resolve risks, and implement opportunities for improved solutions vs. system requirements 
  
  
• Understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools
  
  
• Active secret clearance
  
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