Lockheed Martin · 18 hours ago
Systems Engineer Associate - Early Career
California
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $106K/yr
0+ years expLockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, looking for a dedicated Systems Engineer to join their System Integration Team in Sunnyvale, CA. The role involves supporting end-to-end integration of space systems and requires collaboration with various engineering teams to ensure compatibility and interface alignment.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support system integration planning across spacecraft subsystems (avionics, propulsion, power, thermal, structures, software, communications) interfaces and mission-level architecture
Maintain system level configuration management, requirements decomposition, interface definition, and traceability using DOORS and CAMEO
Develop and maintain system documentation such as Interface Control Documents (ICDs), integration procedures, test plans, and verification matrices and help track verification closure and configuration status
Assist in planning and executing integration, test, and verification (IT&V) activities
Support test procedure development, test execution, and anomaly documentation
Help track verification closure and configuration status
Participate in integration and test activities including subsystem integration, functional testing, environmental testing, and anomaly resolution
Coordinate technical inputs across engineering teams to ensure compatibility and interface alignment
Collaborate with hardware, software, avionics, propulsion, ground systems, and operations teams
Support integration reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR)
Prepare technical documentation, briefing charts, and status reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field
0 - 3 years of professional experience in systems integration, testing, or engineering design within aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems
Familiarity of basic systems engineering principles (requirements, interfaces, verification, validation)
Familiarity with multidisciplinary engineering concepts and spacecraft subsystems
Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills
U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
Preferred
Masters's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field preferred
Internship, co-op, or work experience related to aerospace, robotics, defense, or complex system integration for space systems (satellites, payloads, launch vehicles, and ground/supporting systems)
Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Cameo, etc
Working knowledge of Python, MATLAB, or scripting for integration automation
Exposure to test environments, research lab, lab integration, or environmental testing
Knowledge of space program lifecycle phases and review gates
Active Interim or Active Secret Clearance
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.
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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