Systems Engineer Associate

About the Role

Lockheed Martin is seeking an early career Systems Engineer Associate to join a common ground systems engineering team supporting multiple satellite programs. This is a full-time role where you will be part of something bigger, engaging deeply, thinking critically, and building with purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Define ground subsystem requirements, structures, behavior, interfaces, and data flows.
• Contribute to design and model development by creating or refining SysML elements and diagrams in Cameo.
• Contribute to the development of system architecture deliverables.
• Develop test and verification plan approaches.
• Participate in design trade studies.
• Participate in interface working groups to define and mature external interfaces.
• Present at internal meetings and demos.
• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems at all levels (concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal).
• Ensure logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions, acknowledging technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• TS/SCI security clearance required to start. Candidates without a clearance will be considered for sponsorship subject to eligibility and successful background investigation.
• SysML
• Cameo

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, a technical discipline, or a closely related field.
• Must be a United States citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Desired: Experience performing systems engineering activities in the aerospace industry with a focus on space or ground segments.
• Desired: Experience with agile development process, roles, and rhythms.
• Desired: Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and proficiency with SysML and Cameo.
• Desired: Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner, work independently, and leverage best practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $121,700.00

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules, 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered.