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Lockheed Martin · 13 hours ago

Systems Engineer - Night Birdwatcher

Lockheed Martin is a leader in the industry known for its pioneering spirit and commitment to innovation. They are seeking a Systems Engineer to play a critical role in the development of advanced hypersonic systems for the U.S. Navy, focusing on configuration definition, integration activities, and communication between engineering and production teams.

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Responsibilities

Drive All Up Round + Canister configuration definition including deriving requirements from known use cases and developing vehicle architecture
Oversee integration activities for vehicle builds through the production environment for Weapon System Integration (WSI) and follow-on Tech Insertion (TI) contracts
Provide on-site production and design issue resolution by communicating and coordinating between the required Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) including Responsible Systems Engineers (RSEs), Certified Product Engineers (CPEs), Chief Engineers (CEs), Manufacturing Engineers (MEs), Quality Engineers (QEs), and assembly level drawing owners
Drive issue resolution by composing remediation instructions and entering within quality engineering tools (Q-notes)
Coordinate and communicate resolution instructions across multifunctional teams including quality engineers, manufacturing engineers, and production leadership
Serve as the communication link between Engineering and Production to track vehicle build progress and provide regular updates to management and customers
Drive continuous process and design improvements by applying corrective actions and driving changes through Engineering Review Board (ERB) and Change Control Board (CCB)
Derive regression testing requirements with All Up Round SEIT (AUR SEIT) Test Lead when anomalous conditions are observed during test events or when production rework functionally affects vehicle state
Lead data review efforts following acceptance test events by coordinating with RSEs and production leadership
Support what-if analyses to support reprioritization of vehicles in flow
Drive Failure Review Board (FRB) investigations following observations of anomalous defective conditions during acceptance testing
Some travel required~10%

Qualification

Systems engineering experienceMissile system designEngineering documentation interpretationManufacturing Work InstructionsAutomation FrameworkDefect resolution processesAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Broad systems engineering experience (e.g. system architecture and design, systems documentation, system requirements, CONOPs, systems verification)
Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation e.g. Interface Control Documents (ICDs), electrical schematics, CAD models, and assembly level engineering drawings)
Willingness to work night shift
Active or Current Secret security clearance; US Citizenship Required

Preferred

Strong multidisciplinary analytical and complex problem-solving skills with demonstrated critical thinking skills in a high pace environment
Familiarity with missile system design and architecture
Previous experience writing, reviewing, or using Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWIs)
Experience using Automation Framework (reading, writing, executing test procedures)
Previous experience with defect resolution including Material Review Board (MRB) certification or knowledge in Quality Assurance processes
Familiarity with Lockheed Martin production environment
Ability to articulate complex technical and programmatic issues to peers, management, and customers
Demonstrated leadership skills and systems thinking
Willingness to travel and support extended work shifts per production demand

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

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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.

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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