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Systems Engineer

Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 686214BR Date posted: Feb. 04, 2025 Program: SOF GLSS
Description:

You will be a Systems Engineer for Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control, leading the SOF Systems and Sustainment mission area as part of the SOF GLSS (Global Logistic Support Service) Program in Lexington, KY. Our team is responsible for rapidly and properly equipping the SOF community and its warfighters with the best possible mission systems and equipment.



What You Will Be Doing

As a Systems Engineer, you will lead a multi-disciplined team with technical planning and execution on all SOF Platforms, modifying existing equipment, integrating modified components into various platforms, and developing new devices/software based on customer specifications. You will work closely with our team to analyze customer requirements, manage tasks, and ensure on-time delivery of work products.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Analyze customer requirements to determine total scope, basis of estimate, and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Manage and prioritize tasks to ensure on-schedule completion
• Work with Functional Managers to address staffing needs associated with technical execution
• Coordinate engineering proposal development, including Basis of Estimate (BOE) and Schedule
• Serve as Cost Account Manager (CAM), supplying monthly team inputs in support of project cost and schedule performance
• Provide oversight of the team and subcontractors to ensure technical review completion and on-time work product deliveries
• Oversee development of design reports and reviews, and lead the team during design review briefs
• Communicate daily with internal and external customers

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Why Join Us

We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Systems Engineer to join our team. If you're a collaborative and technical leader with a passion for systems engineering and a desire to support the warfighter, we'd love to hear from you. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, lead a team of engineers and suppliers, and develop your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. If you're up for the challenge, apply today!

This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here: SOF GLSS


Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access and is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications:
The candidate must have previous experience with design and/or integration and test of electrical/electronic and mechanical systems.
-Experience with Earned Value Management and overall budget management is required.
-A strong technical background is essential, with familiarity of both software, electrical and mechanical integration methods.
-A thorough understanding of typical systems engineering work products and processes. (requirements matrix, SEMP, verification/validation matrix, design review products, test readiness review products)
-The candidate must be an excellent written and verbal communicator.
Desired Skills:
Experience working in a DoD design environment with exposure to DoD customers
-Ability to read and interpret drawings including mechanical, electrical harness drawings and schematics.
-Experience with an engineering change process and/or configuration control process
-Experience with production, manufacturing, and installation support
-Familiarity with software development
-Experience with DOORS or other requirements management software
-Experience with Team Center
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
Shift: First
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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
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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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