Systems Engineer Rapid Advanced Payload Test

Systems Engineer Rapid Advanced Payload Test | Lockheed Martin

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.

LM Space is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the design, development, verification, and integration of complex aerospace and space systems, translating high level mission objectives into clear system architectures, interface control documents, and integration schedules. This role helps coordinate hardware, software, and test teams to ensure that every subsystem meets rigorous performance, safety, and reliability criteria while complying with all relevant regulations.

The engineer is responsible for system level test planning and execution, configuration baseline management. The position requires extensive collaboration with the overall program team.

• Prior Experience working with RAPT-2 or other IGNITE programs is highly desirable
• Concept of Operations (Con Ops)
• Design Reference Mission (DRM)
• Mission Success Tree (MST)
• Requirements Engineering
• Verification Cross‑Reference Matrix (VCXM)
• Requirements Verification and Validation
• Strong experience with model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) tools (Cameo, Enterprise Architect).
• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
• Systems Thinking - Ability to view the system holistically and understand interdependencies across hardware, software, and operations.
• Detail‑Oriented - Meticulous at maintaining end‑to‑end requirement traceability from stakeholder need through verification evidence.
• Problem Solving - Proactive in identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and driving decisions forward.
• Collaboration - Works effectively in multidisciplinary teams and fosters a culture of shared ownership.
• Adaptability - Comfortable operating in a dynamic R&D environment where requirements may evolve rapidly.
• Active secret clearance #SpaceNSS

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility.

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

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 in order to receive optimal consideration.

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