Systems Engineer – Level 2

Job Description

You will be the Systems Engineer for our Advanced Development Program (ADP), known as the historic Skunk Works, in Palmdale, CA. We are looking for world‑class talent for this position to join the 75+ year tradition of creating advanced aircraft.

As the Systems Engineer you will be handling multiple and widely varying assignments and will be part of a fast‑paced, dynamic environment exploring state‑of‑the‑art technical solutions that will include Agile and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). You will have the ability to work independently as well as being a team player and willing to support other team members on a proactive basis in any capacity needed.

You will engage professionally and effectively with senior management. You will successfully meet deadlines and execute to a strict timeline. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing systems engineering support, to include but not limited to requirements tracking, risk management, architecture evaluation, and Airworthiness for an ADP program.
• Working across multiple disciplines, suppliers, and users to ensure all aspects of the project are covered with appropriate requirements, including conducting technical trade studies to determine requirements.
• Working with senior engineers to understand the overall program and engineering execution.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

This position is in Palmdale, CA. Discover Palmdale.

This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical STEM degree.
• Experience with requirements tracking, risk management, or architecture evaluation.

• Experience utilizing tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody, 3DX, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools.
• Ability to work with different engineering disciplines to derive and decompose requirements.
• Experience using software tools (such as MS Excel, JIRA and Access).
• Past experience or coursework in systems engineering.
• Must be able to successfully meet deadlines and execute to a strict timeline.
• Past Internship/Work Experience in a technically collaborative and team‑based environment.
• Engineering analytical and problem solving skills.

This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 – 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

* At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to…