Systems Engineer, Level 2

Basic Qualifications

• Recent on-program Systems Engineering experience (e.g., requirements development, systems test planning/execution, requirements analysis and verification, integration, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience with applying systems engineering principles, concepts, and methods
• Demonstrated experience with system integration, verification, and validation
• Experience working on large-scale, agile software projects with multiple teams and stakeholders
• No clearance needed to start but must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

E1462:
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 resilience 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 contingent upon the program award expected in early 2026.

• Generating and simulating operational level plans to explore the art of the possible, how we could defend the ultimate high ground in a future space war
• Dynamically optimizing both terrestrial and space‑based sensors to provide comprehensive space domain awareness
• Strategically optimizing the placement and maneuvering of constellations of satellites to satisfy multiple, evolving priorities

Our team leverages industry standard open‑source software solutions such as Git Lab, Kubernetes, Docker, and Rancher. Our automation‑first and “everything as code” mindset allows our software engineers to focus their time and efforts on what is most important – building cutting‑edge functionality for our end users.

As an engineer on an Agile Scrum Team, you will have the opportunity to rapidly develop and deploy solutions for a complex space system following core engineering principles, ultimately enabling the delivery of fully functioning mission capability to end users securely and continuously.

• Develop and implement system test plans, procedures, and protocols
• Support the integration, verification, and validation of systems and subsystems
• Develop and maintain system architecture, design, and performance requirements in an Agile environment
• Perform system analysis, modeling, simulation, and trade studies
• Experience with Agile tools, such as JIRA and Confluence
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Openstack, GCP, etc.) or traditional IT systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail and ability to think critically
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines, with a focus on delivering high‑quality results
• Familiarity with the Space Domain
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Employee will work on‑site full‑time.

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