Job ID: 721360BR Date posted: Mar. 25, 2026
Description:You will be the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the Advanced Development Program (ADP).

What You Will Be Doing
As the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 you will be responsible for delivering end‑to‑end systems engineering support across the ADP product line, from new concepts to existing aircraft. You will operate in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment that embraces Agile methodology and design to solve cutting‑edge technical challenges.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Driving requirements tracking, decomposition, and flow‑down across multiple programs.
- Conducting risk management and technical trade studies to form design decisions.
- Developing and maintaining verification and validation plans, ensuring airworthiness compliance.
- Collaborating with suppliers, functional experts, and senior engineers to integrate solutions.
- Understanding of industry-standard requirement formulation, decomposition, flow-down, traceability, and metrics is important, as is the ability to work with functional experts and generate verification and validation plans for requirements.
- Working with senior engineers to understand the overall program and engineering execution.

What’s In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are
You are a collaborative systems engineer with 5+ years of experience (or 3 years with a relevant Master’s degree) who thrives in cross‑disciplinary environments. You excel at breaking down complex requirements, managing risk, and delivering clear verification strategies. Your ability to work across silos, engage suppliers, and drive technical trade studies makes you an essential contributor to the storied Skunk Works legacy.

Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications:
- Background in / knowledge of Systems Engineering development lifecycle and associated processes.

- Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science.

- Willingness to occasionally travel as required (Domestically and Internationally) to support program objectives.
Desired Skills:
Experience in Systems Engineering.

Experience with JIRA/Confluence.

Ability to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance.

Experience in Structures Design Work

Experience in Project Management

Experience with P-Card Purchasing
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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 employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First