Lockheed Martin · 16 hours ago
Systems Engineer, Senior Staff
Huntsville Alabama
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $226K/yrLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer for their THAAD program. The role involves developing algorithms, modeling, and simulation to support the design and performance analysis of defense systems.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Developing THAAD Fire Control algorithms
Developing modeling and simulation to support the TFCC design in C
Analyzing performance and support verification
Supporting flight test performance analysis and issue resolution
Developing and maintain analysis scripts
Developing TFCC and THAAD Planner (TP) algorithms
Developing battle plans to support weapon system testing and specialized battle plans for field deployments
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of systems engineering concepts and processes
Experience with one or more of the following functions: System trade studies, Performance predictions/analysis, Algorithm prototype development, Systems models or simulations development
Scripting language experience (e.g., MATLAB, C, C++, etc.)
Active or Current Secret clearance; US Citizenship required
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or other related field including a mathematics degree with a physics-based focus from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience
Preferred
Knowledge and application of systems engineering processes across the full product life cycle (to include proposal, design, qualification, requirements verification/validation, production and field support)
Knowledge of Missile Defense Concepts and Interoperability or other Command and Control systems
Concept of Operations (CONOPS)/System Architecting
Algorithm development/Model Base Engineering/design knowledge
Engineering/physics-based modeling and simulation preferably with MATLAB, C, C+ tools
Experience supporting large scale software development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members
Experience working on an agile team
Knowledge of AGILE process
Knowledge of JIRA
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.
Founded in 1912
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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