Systems Engineer
Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, Alabama
Job Responsibilities
Description: "Ahead of Ready"
Get ready for a challenge at the speed of Hypersonics.
Come join Lockheed's Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) team.
The LRHW will be capable of flying at 5x the speed of sound (over a mile per second) and will provide a timely response to varying threat scenarios.
If this intrigues you, come join the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) team.
Learn more about our Hypersonic Solutions and the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) program
The LRHW program is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the team in "Rocket City" USA Huntsville, AL
As a Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development, integration, and testing of this advanced system.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Perform as a Systems Engineer covering the entire Systems Engineering lifecycle processes, from architecture and requirements development to weapons system operations and integration
• Execute the system level integration and testing to ensure the weapon system meets its performance, safety, and functional objectives
• Develop strong working relationships with the larger systems team, national team members, and customers to ensure successful product delivery
• Utilize your excellent interpersonal skills to assist with the resolution of programmatic and technical issues across the program, identify risks and appropriate mitigation plans
• Collaborate with government and customer
representatives to support critical daily space-based operations and distributed multi-element deliveries and activities.
• Some travel may be required ~10%
Join us in shaping the future of strategic weapon systems and be part of a team committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with the execution of weapon systems flight test
• Experience integrating or troubleshooting electrical or hardware-software systems
• System Level Test planning and execution experience with an understanding of all the interdependencies
• Eligibility to obtain a Secret Security Clearance - U.S. Citizenship is required
Desired Skills:
• Experience with requirements verification and validation
• 3+ years with design, development, integration, test, with broad-based and in-depth knowledge of space, missile, and/or launch systems at the component through system level
• Customer interaction and familiarity with the DoD Labs/Facilities
• Demonstrated understanding and application of Systems Engineering and a Systems Thinking mindset
• Experience working with groups and organizations outside of your immediate product area
• Ability to manage multiple, often-competing requests, effectively prioritizing the most urgent ones
• Ability to look across the entire system to identify potential impacts of a change
• Passion to apply creative problem solving and creative thinking to accomplish what seems impossible
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills
• Active or Current Secret clearance
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.
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: SPACE
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.