Flight Software Systems Integration Lead

Requisition  Eligible?:
Yes

ERP amount: $1,000

Relocation:
Possible Type:
Exempt

Shift: 1

Clearance Prior to Start:
Secret Final Clearance:
Secret Pay Transparency: $ - $Experience Level: Experienced Professional FT/PT/Casual:
Full Time Department :
Space Business Unit:
Space Standard

Job 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.

Flight Software Systems Integration Lead Define and implement end‑to‑end telemetry downlink architectur

Represent Systems Engineering in FSW Development and Integratio Define HW/SW Interfaces Conduct hardware-in-the loop (HWIL) testing to verify timing, synchronization and data integrity

Create and execute ground‑test and flight‑test plans for telemetry downlink performance, including link‑budget analysis, bit‑error‑rate (BER) testing, and end‑to‑end data validation.

Diagnose and resolve telemetry‑related anomalies discovered during integration, test Standard job description for this position

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.  Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. (Master’s preferred)
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in software development or systems integration for aerospace/missile systems

Proficiency in C/C++ (embedded), Python/MATLAB for scripting and analysis, and familiarity with real‑time operating systems Strong understanding of telemetry protocols, RF communications, modulation/demodulation, and link‑budget calculation

Hands‑on experience with hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) test rigs, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and data acquisition system

Active and Current Secret Clearance required. Thus US Citizenship is required  Desired Skills Systems Engineering:
Ability to produce and interpret Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and system architecture diagrams.

Signal Processing:
Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) for real‑time telemetry conditioning, compression, and error‑correction.

Mission‑Critical Operations:
Prior involvement in live‑flight or test‑range activities, including real‑time data monitoring and post‑flight analysis.

Cross‑Domain

Collaboration:

Proven track record working with multi‑disciplinary teams (GNC, propulsion, avionics, ground‑station) in a fast‑paced defense environment.

Excellent communication and…