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Space Vehicle Systems Engineer; RSE

Job in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80161, USA
Listing for: Lockheed Martin
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 128400 - 226435 USD Yearly USD 128400.00 226435.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Space Vehicle Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE)

Description: The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space

OVERVIEW

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products.

We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Going to space is just the beginning. It’s what you do when you get there that matters. Lockheed Martin builds the satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for government and commercial customers. Connecting people. Advancing discovery. And protecting what matters most. Lockheed Martin-built satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide.

As we look to the future, we’re driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. That’s why we’re crafting smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change. Your mission is ours. And as that mission evolves, we’ll be ready.

Will you?

Lockheed Martin seeks an innovative and talented Spacecraft Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) to join the Global Security team in Denver, Colorado.

What does this role look like?

The Global Security Spacecraft Responsible Systems Engineer (SC RSE) provides senior technical leadership across the full lifecycle of spacecraft development—from concept and design through production, integration, test, and flight operations. Serving as the primary interface between technical teams and program leadership, the SC RSE ensures system-level performance, cost, and schedule objectives are met. This role requires a broad understanding of all spacecraft subsystems and interfaces, leading integrated teams through design, requirements, verification, and certification to deliver mission-ready systems.

In

this role you will:
  • Balance and assess the design, test program and requirements to meet mission needs
  • Enforce the Systems Engineering processes and functions, tailored to a go-fast program
  • Establish and enforce the standard for anomaly investigations
  • Ensure adequate peer reviews and trade study rigor to confirm all engineering changes are complete prior to implementation
  • Ensure leadership (Chief Engineer, Program Management, Customer Counterparts) are informed & engaged in decisions which impact contractual performance
  • Ensure technical risks are adequately represented

You can learn more about Denver, CO by visiting this link.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Experience with space flight hardware and/or software from component specification and development through system integration and test
  • Prior experience with satellite systems design, development, integration, or test
  • Experience with one or more space subsystems (e.g., Electrical Power, Mechanical Structures, Mechanisms, Avionics, RF, Communication, etc.)
  • Technical leadership of small teams or projects
  • Active or Current Top Secret Security Clearance - U.S. citizenship is required
Desired

Skills:
  • Prior experience leading major milestone reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR)
  • Experience with systems architecture design of spacecraft, payload, and ground systems
  • Experience in the design, development, and production phases of a contract
  • Prior experience with Class C programs
  • Knowledge and application of Systems Engineering processes and functions
  • Prior experience as a Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) or Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE)
  • Experience with Technical Baseline Management
  • Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment
  • Active or Current TS/SCI
Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security…

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