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Lockheed Martin · 3 months ago

Systems Engineer Sr. Staff - SE & IT

Lockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company committed to advancing missile defense systems. They are seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering trades, analysis, and studies related to the Missile Defense System (MDS), focusing on requirements generation and developing engineering artifacts.

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Responsibilities

Perform model-based systems engineering (MBSE) functional and behavior analysis for the defeat of conventional and advanced Threats (e.g., ballistic, aero-maneuvering, hypersonic, hyper-glide, countermeasures, etc.) systems within the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) mission area
Participate in a MBSE environment to develop system-of-systems requirements via system/component trade studies and analysis
Contribute to publishing change notices to MDA’s system specification and update of requirements databases, architectural models, interface definitions, and DoDAF 2+ compliant based design packages to document, allocate and trace system and Element level requirements
Document analysis results in reports and briefings for critique and review by SC&R and National Team stakeholders
Create and present briefings within the team and to Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and supporting stakeholders

Qualification

Systems EngineeringModel-Based Systems EngineeringSysMLMSOSA (Cameo)DOORSTechnical LeadershipProject ManagementCommunication SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

A final secret clearance is required prior to starting
Strong technical background in architecture development, functional decomposition and allocation of requirements, and interface definition with system-modelling tools
Demonstrated knowledge of SysML to describe behaviors of a complex DoD system
Experience with use of MSOSA (Cameo) and DOORS and demonstrated knowledge in any of the MDA domain areas
The successful candidate must also be willing to assume a technical leadership role
Experienced in systems engineering, particularly in requirements generation, concept development, analysis, and simulation
Skilled in leading technical teams and providing oversight in a complex engineering environment
Proficient in interfacing with technical stakeholders and managing technical documentation and baselines
Adept at preparing and delivering technical briefings and engineering products
Strong project management skills with experience in monitoring tasks, schedules, scope, and costs

Preferred

Demonstrated experience modeling or simulating missile defense applications or similar domains (air combat, air defense, intercept of ballistic targets, intercept of non-ballistic targets, space vehicles, sub-orbital mechanics, etc.)
Knowledge of ballistic and advanced threat systems (e.g., aero-maneuvering, hypersonic, hyper-glide, countermeasures, etc.)
Modeling and analysis experience in aspects of the missile defense system (e.g., Aegis Weapons Systems, Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD), Glide Phase Intercept (GPI), Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS), Fire Control, C2BMC, MDS sensors(EO/IR/RF), kill vehicles, interceptors, countermeasures, etc.)
Systems engineering experience with large, complex systems
Ability to think critically and capture concepts in papers, presentations and discussions
Good communication skills and be capable of working both independently and within a small team environment

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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