Systems Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

This position is for an experienced member of a Skunk Works Systems Engineering team, where you will execute technical work across a portfolio of Skunk Works programs spanning concept development, design, integration, verification, and sustainment.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3, you will be responsible for contributing to technical solutions in mission systems applications across multiple programs within a Skunk Works portfolio spanning the product lifecycle. You will work both independently and as part of an integrated, cross-functional team, successfully meeting assigned deadlines given minimal direction while effectively communicating with technical leads and senior program leadership to proactively elevate issues when necessary. You are a specialist in systems engineering, prepared to think creatively to solve complex problems across broad disciplines, adapting to evolving priorities, and frequently interfacing with external stakeholders. This position is full-time onsite in Palmdale, California with occasional travel to government customer, supplier, and other partner sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

Executing technical projects through requirements development, decomposition, tracking, and verification

Shaping and/or developing analysis tools to support evaluation of system performance requirements

Supporting development of supplier technical specifications, managing technical execution, and ensuring integration success of supported products

Providing system and subsystem integration and test support to complete verification of requirements

Developing systems architectures, defining trade studies, and informing system level requirements

What's In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

A collaborative systems‑engineering specialist who thrives in fast‑paced, innovative environments, excels at independent and cross‑functional teamwork, and delivers high‑impact solutions across concept through sustainment. You bring deep technical expertise, creative problem‑solving, and strong communication skills to influence senior leadership and external partners.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Palmdale, CA.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Standard Description

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

Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited university in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or other related engineering degrees.

Experience with requirements development, decomposition, tracking, and verification using DOORS or other similar requirements management tools.

Experience with data analysis, engineering tool development, and processing of large data sets

Secret security clearance required prior to start

Desired Skills

Ability to work with across engineering disciplines and with suppliers to derive, decompose, and verify requirements

Experience contributing technical deliverables to complex projects

Awareness of or experience with model based engineering principles and model based development environments.

Familiarity with Agile SAFe methodology, managing workload in tools like Jira, Confluence, Github, Bitbucket

Experience with Mission Systems applications

Experience developing software and/or data analysis tools in Matlab, Python, C#, C++, or other programming languages

Familiarity with data analytics and statistics in data processing

Strong written and verbal communication skills with exposure to customer interactions

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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.