Systems Engineer Rapid Advanced Payload Test

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* Description:

** 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

RAPT 2 Rapid Advanced Payload Test  2

The coolest job on this planet... or any other... are with Lockheed Martin Space

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility   Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a health, fulfilling life at and outside of work   At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility

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

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - Experience with military or space mission programs

- Experience Using DOORS and/or DOORS NG

- Experience with SysML

- Exposure to MBSE tools such as Cameo and Rhapsody

- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance  US Citizenship is required

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Skills:

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* - 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

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** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security…