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Sr. Systems Engineer (Top Secret Clearance Required)

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 685782BR Date posted: Jan. 30, 2025
Description:What We’re Doing:
As a Systems Engineer for Advanced Programs, you can help us take on the world’s most important and complex challenges by providing solutions to a variety of technical problems. We provide tactical based solutions which specialize in software defined radio, digital signal processing, constellation simulation, and command and control software in order to support our customers’ dynamic needs in supporting the warfighter.

The Work:
We are in search of an experienced Systems Engineer to join our team. As an Engineering Professional, your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the creation of design solutions that address complex engineering problems across the full software cycle.

• Developing operational scenarios, system requirements and architectures based on the customer’s goals and contractual requirements.

• Incrementally developing the product design and delivery optimization requirements. Act as a core member of a multi-disciplinary team that represents all capabilities, directly supporting software development and integration activities for the program.

• Developing functional, architectural, and detailed designs. Incrementally develops design to provide added or updated functionality based on operational scenarios and customer requirements.

• Managing key aspects of the technical implementation of the program, by collaborating across disciplines to ensure that technical parameters, interfaces, and assumptions are consistent, and interfacing with stakeholders (e.g., engineering, technical staff, client) to ensure program goals are met.

• Orchestrating cross-functional collaboration to ensure best practices and domain knowledge are shared.

• Performing obsolescence analysis for current/future hardware solutions.

• Supporting and providing guidance on operations and maintenance, including definition and communication of complete test, integration, and checkout plans for new capabilities.

• Working cross-functionally to analyze, test and iterate technical requirements, user stories and operations concepts. Provide technical direction and clarification of requirements within the team.

Who We Are:
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. You will be joining Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems
About Rotary and Mission Systems

Advanced Programs consists of a variety of engineering disciplines that work together to execute design, development, integration and test of systems and have expertise in Software Defined Radios (SDR), digital signal processing (DSP), GNSS constellation simulation, and signal transceivers.
Our team is a tight knit group who are all willing to assist one another and have fun while meeting our mission needs.
We embody the Lockheed Martin core values.
Learn more about our Culture here

Who You Are:
You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions. You have an innovative mindset, and capable of finding solutions to complex engineering challenges.
You have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, with 5 years of professional experience, a Masters degree with over 3 years of experience , or equivalent experience/combined education.
You currently hold a Top Secret clearance.

Why Join Us:
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
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.

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Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college with 5 years of professional experience, 3 years of professional experience with a Masters degree or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Security Clearance required Prior to Start: Top Secret
• Experience developing system, hardware, and performance requirements
• Experience performing software and/or systems integration and testing
• Ability to work in a rapid paced, Agile development environment
• Ability to travel to vendors or test events as it may be required
• Experience in test plan/procedure preparation and test execution
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment
Desired Skills:
• Experience developing system interfaces and architectures
• Experience working within a System Development Life Cycle
• Experience with SolidWorks EPDM, Cameo Systems Modeler, JIRA, DOORS
•Experience with 3D Modeling software (CATIA, Solidworks, etc)
•Agile Experience (Product Owner, Scrum Master)
• Experience working with vendors
• Experience working with internal and external customers
• Methodical approach to problem solving
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience utilizing Operating Systems & Environments
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should Know
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 Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Design and Verification
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.

Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.

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

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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Qualifications

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  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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