Systems Engineer - Payload Integration Senior Staff

Job ID: 675753BR Date posted: Sep. 20, 2024 Program: FBM-D5LE2-SEIT
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For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.

Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile.

We want you to support the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program by joining the Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team as a Systems Engineer.

We have a Weapon System level view of the FBM Program with activities related to integrating the FBM Life Extension 2 (LE2) missile into the submarine weapon system, as well as supporting efforts to integrate missile subsystems into the flight vehicle design.

As a Systems Engineer for Systems Integration Team on the FBM Life Extension 2 (LE2) program, you will:

• Serve as a payload integration lead

• Lead the definition and management of payload system interfaces by working with the system and subsystem organizations

• Support the system and subsystem requirement decomposition and allocation process with the Subsystem Technical and Requirements teams

• Seek out new opportunities for incorporating best-practices and standards across FBM, LM Space, and the industry at-large (tools, concepts, methods, etc.)

• Develop comprehensive solutions to sophisticated problems that connect the detailed, technical needs to transformational concepts and create opportunities for innovation

• Lead the definition, analysis, and recommendation of Trade Study options related to the payload systems

• Perform data and document reviews and provide feedback for technical and program documentation

• Support systems/hardware integration, test planning and execution and find opportunities for build flow and test efficiencies

Successful candidates typically have 14+ years of professional experience.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package.
Basic Qualifications:
• Knowledge and application of Systems Engineering processes and one or more Systems Integration functions including:

• System trade studies methodology and/or System modeling

• Requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development

• System Integration, Test and/or Verification

• Test planning and execution with an understanding of all the interdependencies

• Design reviews

• Extensive experience leading teams in generation of technical data products

• Extensive experience with the integration, design, test, or analysis of Mechanical or Electrical products or subsystems

• Highly effective communication skills, including ability to explain complex concepts, lead reviews, and negotiate requirements

• Demonstrated ability to team across organizational boundaries and geographical locations to collaborate with and influence others

• Active DoD Secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
• Degree in Systems, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), INCOSE Certification, or relevant Graduate Certificate

• Familiar with Agile tools and methodology (JIRA) and demonstrated digital transformation experience.

• Familiar with spacecraft/missile architecture design, development, integration, test, with knowledge of space, missile and launch systems at the component through system level

• Validated understanding of systems thinking skills and behaviors

• Ability to absorb technical detail and logically formulate solutions for execution on constrained schedule, often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, incomplete data

• Experience ensuring the physical and functional compatibility of hardware/software products throughout the full lifecycle of the program

• Proven track record of good judgment and programmatic execution vital to meet technical requirements while balancing schedules and budget obligations

• Budget Proposal development and budget tracking of multiple projects

• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and tackle numerous roles as part of the daily program operations

• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems problem solver; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very sophisticated problems and implement constructive change

• Prior experience with major milestone reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR)

• Experience in the design, development, and production phases of a contract

• Experience working on customer led working groups with multiple contractors

• Experience with MBSE in DOORS and Cameo

• Experience with, or on, the FBM missile or reentry programs, working with the Navy, or Submarine exposure is highly desired.

• Self-starter, able to complete work under only consultive direction
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Washington or Washington DC 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 at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on 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.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First