Job ID: 733973BR Date posted: Jul. 02, 2026
Description:This position is participating in our External Referral Program. If you know somebody who may be a fit, click here to submit a referral. If your referral is hired, you'll receive a payment! code-extrefer

Data Modernization System Engineer - Clearance Required

WHAT WE'RE DOING
• Join Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Cyber & Intelligence, where we foster innovation and integrity.
• As a Data Modernization System Engineer, you'll be empowered to create "new realities" and pioneer solutions that break boundaries.
• Benefit from the support of a global technology leader that values innovative thinking and provides the resources to turn ideas into reality.
• Build on our proud legacy of achievement and contribute to shaping the future of aerospace, defense, and security solutions.

THE WORK
TKO provides systems engineering, software development, data science and cloud development and engineering services to the Cyber Infrastructure Solutions customer. The services enable the Data Transformation, Malware Analysis, and Cyber Threat Intelligence processing and sharing capabilities for the customer, fulfilling mission objectives and offering actionable information to detect and mitigate cyber threats. The contract has several locations in Maryland and a small contingent in Texas.

WHO WE ARE
• Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and security solutions, committed to excellence and integrity.

WHO YOU ARE
• You are a Data Modernization System Engineer with strong project management skills who will provide the engineering and project management to support the customer's Chief Data Architect data modernization efforts to streamline data processing.
• You will act as the contract's face for a critical effort that will change the data environment for the customer. The role will work directly with the customer to identify, capture and service new and sometimes ambiguous requirements while also keeping an eye out for new opportunities for the program in support of the customer.
• The ideal candidate for this role will be someone that can take vague guidance and develop a course of action, interface well with customers and other stake holders, and recognize areas for growth. Ideally, you will have familiarity with either the data movement and architecture of the customer, or knowledge and experience with SIGINT operations, particularly data acquisition and movement.

WHY JOIN US
• Join a global technology leader where your ideas can make a difference and your contributions are valued.
• Work on exciting projects that challenge you to push boundaries and innovate.
• Grow your career in an environment that encourages learning, development, and creativity.

#RMSTKO2026
Basic Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED plus fourteen (14) years of general systems engineering experience. OR,

• Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field (Aeronautics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil,
Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems, and Engineering Management) or a related discipline (Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, and Physics) from an
accredited college or university plus ten (10) years of systems engineering experience. OR,

• Master’s degree or PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field (Aeronautics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil,
Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems, and Engineering Management) or a related discipline (Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, and Physics) from an
accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of systems engineering experience


• Agile Project Management expertise with hands‑on SAFe/Scrum experience and utilization of Jira & Confluence.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and impediment‑removal skills; adept at leading meetings, documenting outcomes, and aligning teams with senior leadership.
• Deep understanding of the customer’s data‑flow architecture and ability to translate vague requirements into prioritized, actionable development tasks.
• Proven track record in release planning, sprint reviews, Scrum‑of‑Scrums, and managing Git workflows (commits, merges, pushes).
• Experience guiding enterprise‑scale software development teams, providing technical feedback, and maintaining excellent time‑management and organization.

• Must possess a current US Security Clearance TS/SCI w/ poly
Desired Skills:
• Previous experience as a Product Owner in an Agile environment
• Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework environment (SAFe)
• Experience with Apache NiFi
• Operational SIGINT experience
• Experience with the unclassified development environment
• Experience with GitLab
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly SP
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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 $123,500 - $217,695. 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.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Software
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
Shift: First