Job ID: 697345BR Date posted: Jul. 09, 2025 Program: Space Security - Whiskey
Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space!

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world by using our outstanding skills and experiences to create, craft and build solutions to some of the world’s most complex engineering problems. Our culture supports employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products.
Our Mission

Lockheed Martin has partnered with the United States and its stakeholders. Working collaboratively, we are challenged with finding innovative solutions to provide freedom of operations and protect the interests of the United States in space. We are developing and evolving software solutions that solve critical emerging needs:

• Generating and simulating operational level plans to explore the art of the possible, how we could defend the ultimate high ground in a future space war
• Dynamically optimizing both terrestrial and space-based sensors to provide comprehensive space domain awareness
• Strategically optimizing the placement and maneuvering of constellations of satellites to satisfy multiple, evolving priorities

Summary of Key Duties for this position:
You will serve as a systems engineer on an Agile Scrum Team following core DevSecOps principles to rapidly integrate, test, deliver & train fully functioning mission capability to end users securely and continuously.

Our team leverages industry standard open-source software solutions such as GitLab, Kubernetes, Docker, and Rancher to ensure high quality software is built into our continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines.

Our automation-first and “everything as code” mindset allows our systems engineers to focus their time and efforts on what is most important - delivering cutting edge functionality for our end users.

You will have the opportunity to develop comprehensive test plans, procedures and training material, provide quality oversight for core workflow and new software capabilities, and execute high-visibility demonstrations to selloff mission functionality.
Basic Qualifications:
• Recent on-program Systems Engineering experience (e.g., requirements development, systems test planning/execution, requirements analysis and verification, integration, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with systems engineering principles, concepts, and methods
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with system integration, verification, and validation
• Experience working on large-scale, agile software projects with multiple teams and stakeholders
• No clearance needed to start, but the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
Desired Skills:
• Develop and implement system test plans, procedures, and protocols
• Support the integration, verification, and validation of systems and subsystems
• Develop and maintain system architecture, design, and performance requirements in an Agile environment
• Perform system analysis, modeling, simulation, and trade studies
• Experience with Agile tools, such as JIRA and Confluence
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Openstack, GCP, etc.) or traditional IT systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail and ability to think critically
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines, with a focus on delivering high-quality results
• Familiarity with the Space Domain
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

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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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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 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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Software
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First