Lockheed Martin · 11 hours ago
Staff Systems Engineer
Stratford, CT
Part-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expLockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace leader. They are seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to lead system engineering for avionics subsystems, translating customer requirements into technical solutions and managing team planning to meet performance, schedule, and cost targets.
National DefenseCyber SecurityAerospaceManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead system engineering for avionics subsystems across the full product lifecycle
Translate customer requirements into technical solutions, define software/hardware interfaces, verify requirements, and integrate safety‑critical systems
Support design and certification of embedded mission software for modern defense platforms (software‑requirements development or C‑code test procedures as needed)
Oversee development of embedded system requirements for mission and communication systems, collaborating with hardware, software, integration, test, and program‑management teams
Manage team planning and coordination to meet performance, schedule, and cost targets while contributing directly to code development and architecture
Create and maintain traceability matrices, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), algorithms, test plans, procedures, and reports
Lead verification & validation (IV&V) activities, guide certification (DO‑178C, aerospace standards), and apply MBSE, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices to automate verification
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, and build strong customer relationships
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent)
Minimum 9 years of professional systems‑engineering experience or 7 years with a Master's degree
Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) – Preferably CAMEO
Experience with development of software requirements and working collaboratively with software engineers in the design, development, and test of embedded software
Experience with the design, integration and test of avionics systems and software operational programs
Demonstrated experience with Agile development practices and leading cross‑functional teams
Lead system engineering for avionics subsystems across the full product lifecycle
Translate customer requirements into technical solutions, define software/hardware interfaces, verify requirements, and integrate safety‑critical systems
Support design and certification of embedded mission software for modern defense platforms (software‑requirements development or C‑code test procedures as needed)
Oversee development of embedded system requirements for mission and communication systems, collaborating with hardware, software, integration, test, and program‑management teams
Manage team planning and coordination to meet performance, schedule, and cost targets while contributing directly to code development and architecture
Create and maintain traceability matrices, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), algorithms, test plans, procedures, and reports
Lead verification & validation (IV&V) activities, guide certification (DO‑178C, aerospace standards), and apply MBSE, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices to automate verification
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, and build strong customer relationships
Experienced system engineering professional with a track record of leading embedded avionics projects
Skilled at developing high‑level and low‑level system, software, and subsystem requirements and maintaining comprehensive traceability
Proficient in defining and managing internal & external interfaces; authoring and updating ICDs
Strong background in MBSE, system architecture, and safety‑critical software development (DO‑178C, aerospace standards)
Hands‑on expertise in C/C++ test‑procedure development, integration, verification, and validation
Familiar with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation of verification activities
Excellent verbal and written communication; able to present technical information to senior external stakeholders
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and leadership abilities; capable of guiding large, high‑visibility programs and mentoring multidisciplinary teams
Proven ability to build strong customer relationships
Preferred
Experience with system design, requirements definition, and documentation standards (e.g., DO‑178C, DO‑254)
Experience in engineering, particularly with cockpit, integrated avionics and mission system architectures, avionics, and sensor subsystems
Experience with integrating avionics hardware
Strong programming skills in C, C++, or Python; ability to develop automated verification test code
Experience with Real Time Operating Systems
Current active Secret security clearance
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Robust professional‑development resources
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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