Systems Engineer

Job Description

This position is with our Advanced Development Program (ADP), known as the historic Skunk Works, in Fort Worth, TX, Marietta, GA or Palmdale, CA. We are looking for world‑class talent for this position to join the 75+ year tradition of creating advanced aircraft. The candidate will join an ADP effort as a Systems Engineer. Candidate must be able to concurrently handle multiple and widely varying assignments simultaneously in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.

Must 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. Must engage professionally and effectively with senior management. Must be able to successfully meet deadlines and execute to a strict timeline.

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

• Bachelor of Engineering or Computer Science degree
• Working knowledge of System Engineering V from requirements development to verification and validation
• Integration experience between flight computers and Line Replacement Units (LRUs)
• Working knowledge of Vehicle management hardware and software
• Experience with Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) in a System Integration Lab (SIL)
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork with internal and external customers

• Familiar with small form flight control computers
• Working knowledge of 1553, Discrete, Analog, RS‑422/485
• Able to read an interface control document to support hardware Interface checkout
• Strong test process discipline experience
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative team environment
• Experience working with teams of engineers
• Cost Account Management
• Proficiency with a high‑level scripting language (Python) to support automated test script development, debug, and execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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 search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

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.

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five‑day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $109,200 – $192,510. For states not referenced…