Senior Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago


Littleton, Colorado, United States Lockheed Martin Full time
Position Overview:
The most exciting opportunities in the aerospace sector are with Lockheed Martin Space.

For over six decades, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has been pivotal in supporting the Navy's strategic defense initiatives.

We present unique career challenges on a program with a distinguished legacy and a promising future. Our work is crucial in ensuring the security of our nation and its allies.

The FBM Program is undergoing substantial expansion, and we seek your expertise to introduce groundbreaking technologies to our clients while upholding the technical standards of strategic deterrence.

Discover the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile.
This role supports the FBM D5 Life Extension 2 (D5LE2) Program Design For x (DFx).

As the Lead Systems Engineer, you will collaborate with all members of the D5LE2 team, including clients, partners, and suppliers.

This position involves travel to various client, partner, and supplier sites.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Formulate and execute DFx plans and processes for the D5LE2 Program throughout the entire product lifecycle from development to disposal.
  • Work alongside FBM production, assembly, testing, and field support teams to establish solid DFx objectives/goals/requirements.
  • Oversee the integration of DFx objectives/goals/requirements into product development activities, collaborating closely with product development teams.
  • Collaborate with product development teams to report on DFx activities for various products under development.
Typically requires 14+ years of professional experience.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's extensive benefits package.

Essential Qualifications:

  • At least 8 years of experience in systems engineering or product design.
  • Experience as part of a product development team in roles such as design engineer or manufacturing engineer, where a systematic approach to design for manufacturing or testing was effectively utilized.
  • Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Demonstrated success in developing program and/or product improvement plans (e.g., facilitating and/or implementing outcomes from structured improvement events).
  • Experience with DoD or other government agency clients.
Active DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Skills:

  • Familiarity with LMCO and LM Space organizational structure, programs, and command media is highly advantageous.
  • Experience leading development activities through major design reviews such as SRR, PDR, and CDR.
  • Knowledge of FBM customer requirements is strongly preferred.
  • Understanding of FBM production, assembly, and testing processes.
  • Experience in reliability and/or quality engineering.
  • Proven experience with model-based engineering tools and methodologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and conduct trade studies.
  • Proven capability to collaborate with other companies and cross-functional teams in a formative environment, evidenced by excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication and team-building skills.
  • A proactive, inclusive attitude with adaptability to a dynamic environment; demonstrated inclusive behavior, openness to ideas, and active listening to ensure mutual understanding; ability to share knowledge and best practices freely among team members and collaboratively develop solutions.
  • Active Top Secret clearance.

Security Clearance Statement:
This position necessitates a government security clearance; candidates must be U.S. Citizens for consideration.

Clearance Level:
Top Secret

Work Schedule:

Part-time Remote Telework:

The selected candidate will work part of their schedule remotely and part at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin offers a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five-day work week to condensed options.

These condensed schedules allow employees additional time away from the office, in addition to our Paid Time Off benefits.


Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Washington, or Washington DC is $118,100 - $226,400.

Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the 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) 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 the 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.



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