Senior Systems Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of professional systems‑engineering experience or 3 years with a Master’s degree.
• Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) – Preferably CAMEO.
• Experience working on cross‑functional teams (Hardware, Software, Integration/Test).
• Experience with requirements analysis and decomposition.
• Experience interpreting and updating Interface Control Documents.

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Systems Engineer Sr

At Lockheed Martin we are driven by innovation and integrity. We apply the highest standards of business ethics and forward‑thinking to deliver world‑class aerospace products. Our culture values your skills, training, education, and background, and we provide an environment that encourages employees to think big, perform with quality, and build incredible products.

• Lead systems‑engineer activities for avionics subsystems across the full product lifecycle.
• Translate customer requirements into technical solutions, define software/hardware interfaces, verify requirements, and integrate safety‑critical systems.
• Support design and certification of embedded mission software for modern defense platforms (software‑requirements development or C‑code test procedures as needed).
• Develop high‑level and low‑level system, software, and subsystem requirements and maintain a comprehensive traceability matrix.
• Author and update Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for internal & external hardware/software interfaces.
• Create/review algorithms that satisfy performance and safety constraints.
• Allocate requirements to the appropriate engineering discipline (software, hardware, integration, test).
• Apply Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to solve complex problems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (hardware, software, integration/test) on interface definition, issue resolution, and performance validation.
• Produce test plans, procedures, and detailed reports; execute integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) tests.
• Design and implement C/C++ test procedures that verify all SRS high‑level and SDD low‑level software requirements.
• Conduct lab investigations, troubleshoot software issues, and perform regression analysis.
• Ensure full traceability of test results back to original requirements and generate verification reports.
• Operate in a software‑development lab environment using Dev Sec Ops  and CI/CD best practices.

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace leader. Our Rotary and Mission Systems business area delivers advanced rotary‑wing platforms, autonomous systems, and mission‑critical avionics. We partner with the U.S. government and allied allies to provide innovative, reliable solutions that protect national security.

• Experienced systems‑engineer with a proven track record on avionics or defense‑industry projects.
• Skilled at developing high‑level and low‑level requirements and maintaining traceability to mission objectives.
• Proficient in defining and managing hardware/software interfaces and authoring ICDs.
• Strong background in MBSE, safety‑critical software development (DO‑178C, aerospace standards) and C/C++ test‑procedure creation.
• Hands‑on experience with test‑plan development, IV&V execution, and regression testing.
• Familiar with Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD pipelines, and automation of verification activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to present technical information to senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; capable of delivering innovative technical solutions.
• Effective team player who can also manage tasks independently and build strong customer relationships.

• Work on cutting‑edge avionics systems that directly support national‑defense missions.
• Collaborate with top engineers, scientists, and program leaders in a highly innovative environment.
• Influence the design, certification, and fielding of safety‑critical software used by the armed forces.
• Access to advanced MBSE tools, Dev Sec Ops …