Systems Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

We are at the forefront of hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of this exciting journey. Our Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program is creating the first hypersonic system for the U.S. Navy, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you share our passion for innovation and our commitment to making a difference in the world, we welcome you to join us.

The Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) Team is seeking a Mechanical Systems Integrator

The roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:

Perform mechanical interface definition, documentation, and change management

Define and manage system assembly and installation plans and drawings

Perform analysis to evaluate interface compatibility and coordinate solutions to resolve discrepancies

Perform systems/hardware integration, test planning, and execution

Develop plans to on-ramp new mission capabilities while protecting the primary mission

Participate in and coordinate design reviews and technical product reviews

Participate in failure investigations and anomaly resolution boards

Create, modify, and interpret mechanical drawings to support system integration

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.

Basic Qualifications

Experience with 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (e.g. Solidworks, CREO, Inventor, etc.)

Experience with one or more of the following:

a. Mechanical design

b. Mechanical integration

c. Mechanical hardware installation

Eligibility to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance - U.S. Citizenship Required

Desired Skills

Experience defining and documenting mechanical system interfaces

CREO CAD modeling/drawing/configuration control

Product Data Management (PDM) experience

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

experience

Familiarity throughout the Systems Engineering process

Missile and/or weapon system experience

Experience integrating on Navy platforms

Experience coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Flight Sciences, Materials, Manufacturing, Test, etc.)

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other related discipline or equivalent work experience

Active or Current DoD Secret Security Clearance

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Interview Questions

Acclimation to new team: Describe the last time you joined a new organization. How did you get acclimated? What were the most valuable pieces of information you learned or activities you undertook?

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Do you think that less than 100% accuracy is acceptable? In what situation?

Active Learning: When you needed specialized help on a topic, how did you know who to approach?

Cross Cultural Agility: What principles do you think are critical to be able to work with a global set of customers, clients, and teammates?

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 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 depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used 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 start date during the calendar year.