Job ID: 686506BR Date posted: Feb. 06, 2025 Program: P267
Description:Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.

As the world enters a new era of space exploration and discovery, Lockheed Martin stands at the forefront, driven by a pioneering spirit, collaborative partnerships, innovative thinking, and a commitment to building extraordinary products. Our talented team is united by a shared mission to make a meaningful impact on the world, leveraging their exceptional skills, talents, and experiences to develop innovative solutions to the most complex engineering challenges.

Lockheed Martin seeks a highly motivated Payload Integratorto join the Global Security team in Littleton, Colorado.

As a Payload Integrator , you will:
• Establish system architecture and CONOPS, perform system level design and decomposition into requirements
• Finalize Payload interface compatibility analyses
• Perform system analysis and interface definition and management/ execution
• Lead studies and system trades for enhanced capabilities
• Lead Payload integration risk reduction planning and test execution
• Develop plans to on-ramp new mission capabilities while protecting the primary mission
• Lead and coordinate design reviews and technical product reviews
• Support verification, validation, and test planning
• Lead failure investigations and anomaly resolution boards

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Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package.
Basic Qualifications:
• Knowledge and application of Systems Engineering processes and one or more Systems Integration functions including:
a.) System trade studies and/or System modeling
b.) Requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development
c.) System Integration, Test and/or Verification
• System design and test experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering (e.g., RF, Payload, Electrical, Software, Ground etc.)
• Active or Current Top Secret; U.S. Citizenship required
Desired Skills:
• 7+ years with spacecraft architecture design, development, integration, test, with knowledge of space systems at the component through system level
• Ability to absorb extensive technical detail and logically formulate solutions for execution on an inflexible schedule, often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, incomplete data
• Experience ensuring the physical and functional compatibility of hardware/software products throughout the full lifecycle of the program
• Ability to interact with hardware and software developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied
• Knowledge and application of Systems Engineering processes and functions:
o Prior experience leading major milestone reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR)
o Prior experience with satellite systems design, requirements, development, integration, test
o Experience with systems architecture design of spacecraft, payload, and ground systems
o Experience with Technical Baseline Management
o Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management
• Ability to get results from teams without direct authority
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and tackle numerous roles as part of the daily program operations
• Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering, INCOSE Certification, or relevant Graduate Certificate
• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very complex problems and implement constructive change
• Desired Proficiencies: CAMEO, EPDM, DOORS NexGen
• Active/Current TS/SCI or Active/Current TS Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility (T5 investigation)
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $100,400 - $192,500. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Design and Verification
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First