Systems Engineer Stf - Level 4
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:We are Lockheed Martin
Air System Analysis and Verification Operations team is seeking a senior Systems Engineer (Level 4). Our team is part of the Systems Engineering organization. Air System Analysis & Verification Operations team delivers comprehensive analysis, develops custom tools, plans infrastructure, and provides verification support. The Systems Engineer (Level 4) will partner with program engineering and technical stakeholders to orchestrate technical integration, schedule coordination, and risk management of subsystem development activities.
You will leverage in‑depth knowledge in one or more of the following domains:
Weapons, Fusion, Radar, Electronic Warfare (EW), Electro‑Optical Distributed Aperture System (EO/DAS). Where you will guide cross‑functional teams, define analytical requirements, and ensure technical compliance throughout the system‑engineered lifecycle. Your dual focus will ensure that analytical tools, methodologies, and verification activities are tightly coupled with subsystem development schedules, delivering verified, high‑performance solutions that satisfy cost, schedule, and performance objectives while complying with DoD and LM standards.
• Define analytics and analysis needs, tool requirements, and evaluation metrics.
• Establish and champion analysis methods, techniques, and best practice procedures.
• Mentor analysts, review technical analysis reports, and ensure rigorous documentation.
• Own technical integration of subsystem development activities across the teams portfolio.
• Coordinate schedules with cross‑functional partners, maintaining alignment with overall program milestones.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and schedule risks; maintain risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Work with infrastructure and custom‑tool teams to ensure verification support meets performance and compliance requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, test‑readiness reviews, and verification checkpoints, guaranteeing adherence to DoD and LM standards.
• Partner with discipline teams (Weapons, Radar, EW, EO/DAS, etc.) to integrate analytics into subsystem testing and validation.
• Engage customers and stakeholders to capture requirements, provide status updates, and deliver tailored technical solutions.
• Drive adoption of innovative analysis methods while ensuring they fit within the system‑engineered schedule and budget.
• Understand and drive project scope, Conduct Value Stream Mapping, Roadmap creation, PI Planning, PO Sync, Scrum of Scrums, PI Review, Demo, Retrospective, Inspect & Adapt.
• Collaborate with product & technical owners to define work scope and flow, Epics/Features descriptions, acceptance criteria, business value or progress.
• Track work against delivery milestones and integrate with Earned Value Management (EVM) and the program Cost Assessment Model (CAM).
**Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.**
EngineeringAeronautics
What’s In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (System Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, etc.), Mathematics, or similar STEM field from an accredited college
• Significant Sensor / System / Platform (Weapons, Fusion, Radar, EW or EO/DAS) knowledge/experience
• Demonstrated history of analysis and critical thinking
• Experience and/or knowledge of the Systems Engineering Process
Desired Skills:
• Demonstrated skills of analysis and reporting
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Tableau
• Strong communications skills
• Strong technical leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience in solving complex problems
• Demonstrated strong project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to take a project concept to successful completion
• Experience with project management using Agile process, Scrum, and JIRA
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
