Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3

Description

You will be the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the Advanced Development Program (ADP) which is responsible for pioneering next‑generation aircraft technologies.

As the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 you will be responsible for translating ambitious concepts into verifiable system designs, driving the integration of cutting‑edge engineering disciplines, and delivering results in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

• Leading system architecture and trade‑study activities for advanced aircraft concepts.
• Driving Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and tool adoption.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to execute agile development cycles.
• Managing multiple concurrent assignments while maintaining technical rigor and schedule commitments.
• Producing technical risk assessments and presenting actionable solutions to senior leadership.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. You will join a culture that values bold thinking, provides the resources you need to succeed, and encourages you to make a tangible impact on groundbreaking aerospace programs.

You are a collaborative, forward‑thinking engineer with a proven ability to thrive in dynamic, high‑stakes environments. You bring deep expertise in systems engineering, MBSE, and agile methodologies, and you excel at communicating complex ideas across disciplines. Your passion for cutting‑edge technology and your disciplined approach to solving challenging problems make you an ideal fit for our storied Skunk Works heritage.

This position is in Palmdale, CA. Must be a U.S. citizen; an active Top Secret clearance is required to start.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Math.
• Systems engineering experience to include but not limited to requirements tracking, risk management, architecture evaluation, airworthiness verification or validation.
• Aerospace industry experience.

• Strong oral & written communication skills and analytical thinking ability.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player, supporting other team members proactively.
• Professional and effective engagement with senior management.
• Capability to meet deadlines and execute within strict timelines.
• Final Top Secret Clearance investigation within the last 5 years with ability to or in process of obtaining a Top Secret SAR/SAP clearance.
• Experience in Mission Systems (MS) system design and development.
• Experience executing in a digital engineering environment (i.e., MBSE and digital twin).
• Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, 3DX, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools.
• Experience working with different engineering disciplines to derive and decompose requirements.
• Work experience with operational modeling tools.
• Experience developing a system architecture.
• Experience using software tools such as MS Excel, JIRA and Access.
• Experience with systems engineering processes.

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Top Secret.

Expression of Interest:
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.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full‑time. The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:
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…