Lockheed Martin
Date posted: Feb. 27, 2023
Locations: Littleton, Colorado
Program: SPP
Description:The coolest jobs on this planet or any other are with Lockheed Martin Space.
At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you!
Space Protection Programs (SPP) is seeking a System Integration engineer with a proven technical background in Systems, Avionics, GN&C, and Software who wants to further their systems engineering abilities; applying a system’s thinking mindset to realize customer needs in the delivery of an end-to-end solution. Our System Integration Engineer will partner with Product Owners and Subject Matter Experts to assemble a singular thread for system integration, test, and delivery, ensuring that all aspects of system integration, from customer use-cases to test requirements, are aligned across stakeholders and incorporated into the long-term plan. You will coordinate and oversee the execution of multi-domain integration plans for flight, ground, and payload applications, including associated tools and databases. You will support development teams by integrating increasingly complex mission capabilities over the course of the development lifecycle, culminating your effort with full end-to-end test-like-you-fly space vehicle demonstration and delivery.
Candidate must have the ability to plan and take ownership of integration projects that are key to the successful execution of programs. The ideal candidate will be able to analyze and resolve complex mission problems quickly and independently as part of a small highly skilled team in a dynamic environment. Work will be performed in a highly collaborative environment with frequent and direct interaction with various engineering disciplines.
In this role you will:
Lead an integration team following proper systems engineering concepts and processes
Support SEIT & Segment RSEs in development of HW/SW ICD and requirement flow-down to subsystem specs
Be responsible for oversight of development and integration of logical interfaces between HW & SW components, and validate Parameter and Command/Telemetry databases
Escalate and track impediments, help manage risks and dependencies, and develop mitigation plans to maintain schedule and program requirements
Look across the entire system to identify potential impacts of a change
Apply creative problem solving and creative thinking to accomplish what seems impossible
Perform hardware and software system integration of complex projects within Space Protection Programs (SPP), coordinating with multiple system domains to measure performance and demonstrate ConOps
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Typically has 14 – 20 years of professional experience.
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin cultivates an inclusive work environment that inspires differences and big-picture thinking.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related engineering/technical discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
Solid technical engineering background in demonstrating integration of aerospace, software, systems or similar
Experience integrating hardware, software, algorithms, and system models
Experience integrating test-like-you-fly, Real Time simulation, and hardware in the loop systems
Experience documenting and validating end-to-end interface control documents and data flows
Must have an active Top Secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph
Demonstrated understanding and application of Systems Engineering and a Systems Thinking mindset
Knowledge of space system architectures and test of end-to-end space systems, including experience performing space vehicle integration
Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships across development teams
Recognized authority in systems thinking techniques with the demonstrated ability to apply them to a wide range of complex problems and train others in their application
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9×80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in Colorado or Washington is $118,100 – $226,400. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full time employees: accrue 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO); receive 40 hours of Granted PTO annually for incidental absences; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of PTO per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO is prorated based on hours worked and start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture that you align with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your past experience aligns with the job requirements, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: System of Systems Integration
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
