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As a THAAD Systems Engineer supporting the Terminal High‑Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program, you will play a pivotal role in translating mission objectives into clear system design.

In this role, you will:

Advise engineering and program leadership on launcher system design and operations
Support launch campaigns, readiness reviews, and mission assurance activities
Evaluate technical risks, anomalies, and corrective actions
Review requirements, interfaces, and integration strategies
Provide expertise on launch vehicle performance, trajectory, and mission constraints
Support proposal development, customer briefings, and technical strategy
Mentor systems engineers and launch operations personnel
Coordinate across government, customer, and contractor teams
Support the Launchers both fielded and in development.
Support the customer with the fielded launchers both domestic and international
Support the Launcher production and field return troubleshooting
Support the development of new Launcher capabilities
Support Fire Control and Weapon Systems updates as needed.

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

Experience with systems engineering activities including integration and technical analysis
Demonstrated ability to lead or support cross-functional technical teams in a mission-focused environment
Experience with THAAD or Patriot Launchers
Active or current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Desired Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline
JIRA experience
Experience with network configuration and adminstration
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Active Top Secret clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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.

Job ID

996476189297

Security Clearance

Top Secret

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