Systems Engineer Advanced
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Description: “Ahead of Ready”
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.
We are at the forefront of hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of this exciting journey. Our Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program is creating the first hypersonic system for the U.S. Navy, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you share our passion for innovation and our commitment to making a difference in the world, we welcome you to join us.
Together, we can create a better tomorrow and push the boundaries of what is possible.
As a Systems Engineer and Product lead, you work alongside experienced engineers in the Conventional Prompt Strike Navy Launcher IPT to collaborate across organizations to help meet safety, technical rigor, and schedule priorities. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to work in a flexible and dynamic team environment while gaining direct product knowledge from experienced engineers.
Additionally, there are numerous opportunities to help represent the Launcher Systems team with our Navy partner and with LM leadership. Your collaboration skills will be employed to support our program partners across multiple geographic locations. There will be opportunities for business travel to support Customer, Supplier and product integration activities.
In this dynamic role you will:
- Lead the Navy Advanced Payload Module (APM) technical development of the Supplier’s product design and manufacturing baselines for DDG and SSN fielding
- Prepare briefing materials for use at internal and external reviews
- Assist in the development and maintenance of design, analysis, test and as-built artifacts/work products to support product certification/ verification; review and coordinate subcontract data requirement submissions
- Support peer reviews, Engineering Review Boards, Product pre‑shipment reviews
- Participate on Failure Review Board investigation teams and support Material Review Boards for nonconforming material
- Participate in relationship building with our Supplier (internal or external) and Test facilities through consistent positive engagement
- Support component level and systems level testing of the APM product
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Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package.
Basic Qualifications- Mechanical engineering, manufacturing, missile and/or aerospace related experience
- Eligibility and willingness to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance – U.S. Citizenship Required
- LM Space CPE or delegate training, experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Navy customer interaction (surface, submarine, or strategic systems)
- Subcontracting technical support
- Quality nonconforming material disposition support (repair, re‑use determinations)
- Failure Review Board technical support;
Root Cause and Corrective Action training and experience - Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance LevelSecret
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