Job ID: 732773BR Date posted: Jun. 18, 2026
Description:What We're Doing
Become a part of something IMPACT-ful! Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation’s defense against ballistic missile attacks.

The GMD Weapon System (GWS) processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat.

The Work
The selected Systems Engineer responsibilities will include the support of the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor on the A&D Requirements team. This role is responsible for developing Systems Engineering products that directly support the design and development of the GWS capability on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

-The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/teams comprised of all experience levels.
-Due to the nature of the role, this is not being offered as a teleworking or hybrid position.

Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Huntsville, AL is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Why Join Us
-Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
-Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here!

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Basic Qualifications:
• An active DoD Final Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelors degree in a STEM related field, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree; or 4 years of professional experience required with a related PhD.
• Systems engineering expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
• Able to perform work without appreciable direction. Can exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives and approaches to assignment where completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective, for desired results.
• Able to guide the successful completion of major capabilities where erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve major organizational objectives. May function in a project leadership role.
• Able to represent the organization as the prime technical contact the program and can interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters requiring coordination between organizations.
• Able to support up to 10% travel
Desired Skills:
• Prior experience working on Missile Defense programs
• Systems modeling language behavioral and functional modeling
• Proficient in the usage and application of MATLAB or Python or C++, or similar programming language
• Technical planning experience
• Algorithm definition/development
• Formal requirements testing
• Mechanical or electrical design using CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Visio
• Data analysis and automated testing/scripting knowledge
• System analysis and/or integration
• Requirements development and decomposition
• Verification & validation knowledge
• System design, modeling & simulation experience
• Experience using DOORS System Software
• Experience using systems architecture tools such as Cameo or Rhapsody
• Ability to interpret system drawings and wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of Agile terminology and best practices
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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: 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
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
Shift: First