Geospatial Systems Engineer

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.

This position is on the Strata Systems Engineering team and will collaborate with the customer, local engineers, and geographically dispersed teammates and stakeholders to ensure Strata deliveries are well engineered and designed to adhere to all system requirements and policies according to contractual requirements. This position requires the ability to physically access the Herndon DEP II facility.

• Collaborate with customer, local engineers, and geographically dispersed teammates and stakeholders to ensure Strata deliveries are well engineered and meet all system requirements.
• Plan engineering activities during release planning events in accordance with the Strata program roadmap.
• Perform engineering studies or concept of operations (CONOPS) to investigate and prove engineering activities prior to their inclusion in a Strata program increment (PI).
• Work with the government customer to shape contract growth through Requests for Change (RFCs) and IDIQ Task Orders.

• 3+ years of recent systems engineering experience and processes.
• Experience translating customer requirements/vision into discrete Engineering and Development Features with Acceptance Criteria.
• Experience with the SAFe Agile Processes and Agile Programs/Projects.
• Direct experience with the ArcGIS suite of products (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, or ArcGIS Earth).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance, with a final TS required to start.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in systems engineering, software engineering, or geographical information systems.
• Geospatial Intelligence and/or NGA Customer experience.
• Experience deploying ArcGIS Enterprise in a high‑availability environment.
• Familiar with Red Hat Linux environments.
• Experience working with cloud environments, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience coordinating and integrating with external segments to deliver enterprise capabilities.
• Prior experience using Model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) methodology.
• Experience with cyber security (evaluating vulnerabilities, identifying mitigations, general security process knowledge).
• Prior knowledge or willingness to learn Docker, Kubernetes, and streaming analytics.
• Security+ Certification (or equivalent DoD 8140 certification).

This position requires a government security clearance, and the candidate must be a U.S. citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph.

9x80 every other Friday off.

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

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available:
Possible

Career Area:
Systems Engineering:
Other

Type:
Full‑Time

Shift: First