Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3

Lockheed Martin • Marietta, GA

1d • $89,300 - $157,550 • Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the Skunk Works which is responsible for advancing the 75‑year tradition of creating cutting‑edge aircraft. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 you will be responsible for leading end‑to-end systems engineering activities in a model‑based environment. Your responsibilities will include: - Generating, decomposing, tracking and verifying requirements; performing risk assessments and trade studies. - Writing supplier specifications and supporting technical planning for integration and test activities. - Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams while working independently to meet assigned deadlines. - Communicating solutions and status updates effectively to senior leaders and proactively elevate issues. - Contributing to innovative aircraft concepts that uphold the Skunk Works legacy. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are You are a detail‑oriented, results‑driven engineer with a strong background in systems engineering and test planning. You excel at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, coordinating complex activities, and adapting to changing requirements. Your clear communication and proactive attitude set you apart as a leader who drives innovation and ensures mission‑critical success. Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start. Basic Qualifications Bachelors Degree from an accredited university in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree. Experience in systems engineering or closely-related engineering discipline. Experience with requirements definition, tracking and/or verification. Desired skills Experience with digital engineering or model-based systems engineering. Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools. Knowledge of Agile SAFe methodology, including Confluence, JIRA, etc. Experience in developing processes, procedures, and other complex formal technical documentation. Ability to work with different engineering disciplines to derive and decompose requirements. Experience developing a system architecture (or familiarity with Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)). Experience working with vendors and subcontractors, overseeing contracted work. Previous integration and test experience. Ability to work with different engineering disciplines to derive and decompose requirements. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. 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. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help 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, develop, 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. 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 you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to their 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,550. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $102,800 - $178,135. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree.
• Experience in systems engineering or closely-related engineering discipline.
• Experience with requirements definition, tracking and/or verification.
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
• This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
• The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with digital engineering or model-based systems engineering.
• Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools.
• Knowledge of Agile SAFe methodology, including Confluence, JIRA, etc.
• Experience in developing processes, procedures, and other complex formal technical documentation.
• Ability to work with different engineering disciplines to derive and decompose requirements.
• Experience developing a system architecture (or familiarity with Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)).
• Experience working with vendors and subcontractors, overseeing contracted work.
• Previous integration and test experience.
• Ability to work with different engineering disciplines to derive and decompose requirements.

Responsibilities

• Generating, decomposing, tracking and verifying requirements; performing risk assessments and trade studies.
• Writing supplier specifications and supporting technical planning for integration and test activities.
• Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams while working independently to meet assigned deadlines.
• Communicating solutions and status updates effectively to senior leaders and proactively elevate issues.
• Contributing to innovative aircraft concepts that uphold the Skunk Works legacy.

Benefits

• flexible scheduling options
• comprehensive benefits package
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level