Systems Engineer

Curious where the nation is going with Overhead Persistent Infrared? Join Lockheed Martin’s team that crafts and delivers the current and future generation of space systems that creatively combines satellite technology, sophisticated sensors, and data processing to provide crucial global infrared data 24/7. This mission advises Presidential decisions and defends the US and its allies in a rapidly evolving environment. Help us advance our OPIR designs and deliver survivable satellites with nuclear-hardened electronics, sophisticated communications, resiliency and cyber security.

OPIR is a mission area where you can make big things happen and solve some of the country’s hardest problems. Come join a team that has a vision for the future of space and knows what it takes to get there.

• Have general knowledge of system architecture and ongoing/future changes to system affecting system design at a high level; also understanding program processes
• Prepare for and participate in program meetings, boards, and design reviews
• Ensure requirements are captured and allocated to appropriate tests
• Perform technical detailed test planning, system integration and testing for verification and validation
• Support System Certification Activities

• Familiarity with testing and problem solving for integrated systems
• Experience analyzing and decomposing requirements
• Experience developing and executing test plans
• Current Top Secret security clearance

• Experience with OPIR and/or SBIRS mission processing
• Experience with IT/WAA system certification activities
• Ability to absorb extensive technical detail and logically formulate solutions for execution on an inflexible schedule, often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, incomplete data
• Ability to interact with hardware and software developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with strong presentation skills and capable of briefing audiences of varying technical knowledge
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and take on numerous roles as part of the daily program operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members
• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker with the ability to select and apply appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change
• Current TS/SCI security clearance

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the requisition posting date.

Security clearance:
Current Top Secret (TS) or TS/SCI clearance required. Must be a US Citizen.

Work schedule:

4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week. Position is on-site full-time.