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Lockheed Martin · 1 day ago

Systems Engineer Principal

positionColorado Springs Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff

Lockheed Martin is a leader in space technology, focusing on innovation and security. They are seeking a Technical Lead for the Satellite Based Augmentation System team to establish technical solutions for cutting-edge SBAS systems, oversee program execution, and develop long-term business strategies.

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Responsibilities

Identify and shape future SBAS opportunities in the global market, including potential extensions, upgrades, and adjacent applications
Partner with Business Development, Strategy, and Capture teams to develop technical solutions and white papers in support of future SBAS pursuits
Represent Lockheed Martin in industry forums, customer engagements, and regional collaborations to advance our SBAS positioning
Support proposal development, including leading technical volumes and cost estimation for future SBAS efforts
Support program execution and facilitate delivery of SBAS capabilities to the customer

Qualification

GNSS systemsSBAS technologiesSignal processingProgram managementTechnical consultingProposal developmentInternational collaborationCommunication

Required

Familiarity with typical civil aviation and ICAO practices, regulations, and procedures
Understanding of GNSS systems and how SBAS interacts with them
Working level knowledge of how signal processing algorithms contributes to SBAS signal regeneration
Ability to support a customer or prime contractor as a technical consultant for all aspects of the SBAS solution
Ability to lead a partner with a subcontractor to develop a technical solution that meets cost, schedule, and requirements
Comfort communicating and interacting with international partners, companies, and government organizations
Availability to travel internationally
Working level knowledge of program management principles to assist program manager in planning and executing work
Familiarity with proposal development activities and ability to lead technical volume production
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey highly technical concepts in simple language

Preferred

Experience with GNSS and SBAS programs and technologies

Company

Lockheed Martin

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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.
dateFounded in 1912
location
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.lockheedmartin.com

H1B Sponsorship

Lockheed Martin has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
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2022 (1)
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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