Systems Engineering Lead

Who we are

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Manassas campus is a thriving center of engineering expertise, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the creation of exceptional products. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

At Lockheed Martin, we’re at the forefront of cutting‑edge technology and innovation. Our campus in Manassas, Virginia is a hub for engineering excellence, where we tackle some of the world’s most challenging engineering problems. We pride ourselves on our culture of creativity, excellence, and product innovation.

In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry‑leading design professionals and contribute to groundbreaking projects. Be a part of the SQQ‑89 program Systems Engineering Team. Work with our team to develop tools for our Navy customer as we deliver the latest capabilities for the fleets tactical systems. The successful candidate will be flexible, motivated, dedicated, detail‑focused, team‑oriented, and capable of multi‑tasking.

As a key member of our Systems Engineer team, you

• Perform under general supervision to complete milestones associated with specific projects
• Contribute to the creation of design solutions that address complex engineering problems across the full software cycle
• Ensuring system issues are addressed
• Develop system requirements and architectures to ensure customer needs and contracts are appropriately translated into the product’s development cycle
• Participate as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team that represents all capabilities within Dev Sec Ops

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Joining Lockheed Martin means becoming part of a team that’s making a significant impact in the field of engineering. When you choose to work with us, you’ll enjoy:

• An excellent working environment equipped with state‑of‑the‑art tools.
• The opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and top‑notch professionals.
• A chance to be a part of solving some of the world’s most challenging engineering problems.
• A culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the development of remarkable products.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, work on groundbreaking projects, and be part of a team that thrives on innovation, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our mission.

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

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

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or another related technical discipline, and 7 years of directly related experience; or a Master’s degree and 5 years of related experience
• Systems engineering experience with products that include custom‑designed hardware and/or custom written software, covering architecture definition, interface control documentation, trade‑off analysis, and HW/SW verification/validation in an aerospace/defense setting
• Experience leading quantitative trade studies and technology selection efforts (e.g., multi‑criteria decision analysis, cost performance modeling, risk/benefit assessment) for custom hardware and/or software solutions in aerospace or defense programs
• Professional experience with Systems Engineering tools

• Experience as a lead systems engineer/architect on a U.S. Navy development program, on an undersea systems program
• Prior experience serving as a technical representative in customer and internal meetings
• Prior experience with Agile teams and usage of tools such as Jira/Confluence
• Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with Cameo
• Proficiency in analysis, critical thinking, and technical problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask, shift priorities, and be willing to adapt or improve
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

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