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Systems Engineer Junior

Lockheed Martin
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Huntsville, AL, USA
Sep 21, 2026

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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.

The Lockheed Martin Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team is seeking an experienced System Engineer to be part of a team developing missile defense technology that could forever change our ability to deter and respond to adversity.

As a Systems Engineer on NGI, you should have a complete understanding of at least one of the key system subject areas with the opportunity to work in all fields to include systems definition, decomposition, allocation, traceability, maintenance, verification/validation, system integration, analysis, and test.
You will be expected to leverage this understanding to support major program reviews, including SRR, PDR, and CDR, participate in specification and interface development/documentation, and support the development of verification plans.
You may also have the opportunity to participate in system-level analyses in support of mission planning/execution and tests at various test ranges.
Some travel may be required.

Successful candidate will typically have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline and 2+ years of related professional work experience



Learn more about the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) using this link



You can learn more about Huntsville, AL by visiting this link.
"Rocket City", Alabama.



Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package.

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

  • Experience and knowledge of processes in one or more of the following areas:


1. Systems Engineering approach and processes

2. Requirement definition, decomposition, and allocation

3. Interface definition (ICD, IBDs, IDDs)

4. Missile system analyses used in requirement derivation and verification

5. Planning and coordinating hardware and/or software testing for verification

6. System integration

7. Support to SRR, PDR, CDR

8. Writing specifications and/or formal, peer reviewed technical documents

9. DOORS

10. Cameo

  • At least an Interim Secret Clearance required to start work


  • Eligibility and willingness to obtain Final DoD Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

  • Knowledge of and experience in electrical/electro-mechanical design


  • Presenting at major reviews


  • Missile system experience


  • Hardware/Software Development


  • Missile or Weapon System Development


  • Performance, Functional, or Software


  • CONOPS or Architecture Development


  • Support to System Level trade studies


  • Requirement Verification


  • Active or Current DoD Secret Security Clearance


  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related

discipline from an ABET accredited program

  • Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice 

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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

996476168551

Security Clearance

SECRET
About Lockheed Martin

The F-35, PAC-3, and the GOES weather satellite...What do all of these technologies have in common? Talented people, our employees are the core of our business here at Lockheed Martin. As the leading global security, aerospace and information technology company-and the largest provider of IT services, systems integration & training to the U.S. government-we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

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