Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
Space Vehicle Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE)
Lockheed Martin is a pioneer in the space industry, committed to creating innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges. The Spacecraft Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) will provide technical leadership throughout the spacecraft development lifecycle, ensuring performance, cost, and schedule objectives are met while interfacing with various technical teams and program leadership.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Balance and assess the design, test program and requirements to meet mission needs
Enforce the Systems Engineering processes and functions, tailored to a go-fast program
Establish and enforce the standard for anomaly investigations
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
Qualification
Required
Experience with space flight hardware and/or software from component specification and development through system integration and test
Prior experience with satellite systems design, development, integration, or test
Experience with one or more space subsystems (e.g., Electrical Power, Mechanical Structures, Mechanisms, Avionics, RF, Communication, etc.)
Technical leadership of small teams or projects
Active or Current Top Secret Security Clearance - U.S. citizenship is required
Preferred
Prior experience leading major milestone reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR)
Experience with systems architecture design of spacecraft, payload, and ground systems
Experience in the design, development, and production phases of a contract
Prior experience with Class C programs
Knowledge and application of Systems Engineering processes and functions
Prior experience as a Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) or Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE)
Experience with Technical Baseline Management
Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment
Active or Current TS/SCI
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
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