Job ID: 696749BR Date posted: Jul. 10, 2025 Program: LRHW
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The Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) program is looking for our next enthusiastic and motivated Senior Systems Engineer to join the Systems Engineering team. This individual will work on a dynamic team environment supporting the System Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) organization.

• Develop necessary documentation to support testing (procedures, configuration docs, drawings, etc.)
• Work with engineers on integration issues and the development of future system capability
• Perform research necessary to document and resolve weapon system issues
• Participate in failure review boards and assist with the disposition of discrepancy documentation
• Support/lead program Test Readiness Reviews and Technical Interface Meetings
• Balance and assess the requirements, CONOPS, interface definitions and architecture to meet mission needs
• Operate using Systems Engineering processes and functions, tailored to a go-fast program
• Provide Systems Engineering expertise coupled with domain expertise to make the customer effort successful
• Contribute to CDRL creation and work within digital toolset
• Ensure adequate peer reviews and trade study rigor to confirm all engineering changes are complete prior to implementation
• Ensure leadership (Chief Engineer, Program Management, Customer Counterparts) are informed & engaged in decisions which impact contractual performance
• Ensure technical risks are adequately represented

A successful candidate for this role will typically have a Bachelors degree with 9+ years of related professional work experience

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Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package.
Basic Qualifications:
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with systems engineering principles, concepts, and methods
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with system architecture, design, and development tools and methodologies
• Recent on-program Systems Engineering experience (e.g., requirements development, systems test planning/execution, requirements analysis and verification, integration, etc.)
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance; US Citizenship required
Desired Skills:
• Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering or related field
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely within a team-oriented environment
• Experience managing customer relationships and expectations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and subsystems
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Comfortable working in a highly dynamic environment
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Hands-on lab experience, including integration or systems engineering experience
• Familiarity with hypersonic weapon system or other missile systems
• Ability to understand complex systems, the ability to work by yourself to perform research necessary to solve system level issues
• Active or Current DoD Secret or higher security clearance with investigation in the last 5 years
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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: System of Systems Integration
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First