Lockheed Martin · 12 hours ago
Systems Engineer Sr - Skunkworks - Level 3
Palmdale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for their Engineering and Technology Organization. This role involves providing systems engineering integration and test support across the full life-cycle of aircraft simulation systems, ensuring that visionary aircraft concepts become operational realities.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide integration and test support for aircraft simulation systems and subsystems
Develop, test, and maintain simulation capabilities throughout concept, design, and production phases
Collaborate with multiple disciplines, suppliers, and end-users to ensure complete requirement coverage
Generate verification and validation plans using industry-standard requirement formulation, decomposition, flow-down, and traceability
Support weapons-systems capability integration and overall project readiness
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen
Possess an active Top Secret clearance to start
Proven track record in aerospace simulation and test
Ability to thrive in collaborative environments
Ability to break down silos and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Analytical mindset and attention to detail
Ability to translate complex requirements into actionable verification plans
Driven by impact and embrace challenges
Eager to contribute to cutting-edge aircraft programs
Preferred
IT experience (especially data center and/or help desk/troubleshooting)
Troubleshooting skills
Willingness to work on a small team and fix issues with little help/guidance
Network Engineering experience
Windows and Windows Server experience
Familiarity with Linux and Linux Servers
DoD 8140 Certifications
Cisco/Juniper certifications
Windows and Linux certifications
Benefits
Flexible scheduling options
Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package
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
Recent News
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