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Systems Engineer Senior (Clearance Required)

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

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Job ID: 711673BR Date posted: Nov. 24, 2025
Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space

OVERVIEW:

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.



Program Overview



The GEOINT Collection neXt (GCX) Program is a seven‑year Lockheed Martin contract that sustains and evolves the GEOINT Information Management Services (GIMS) system – the mission‑critical enterprise platform for submitting, adjudicating, searching, and retrieving GEOINT Information Needs (GINs) and related data across a wide network of commercial and national suppliers. Built with DevSecOps and Agile practices, the program prioritizes operational stability while fostering communication, collaboration, integration, automation, and performance measurement among developers and IT staff. As a member of the System Integration Team, you will need proficiency with a variety of tools and technologies to support this effort.



What does this role look like?



• Providing support to agile development practices including collaboration with stakeholders in definition of infrastructure, interfaces and user experience.
• Supporting Epic and Feature decomposition working with the customer, external segments and users on the CONOP and implementation approach.
• Supporting architectural and engineering design activities for the system.
• Participation in definition of requirements, technical trade and interface definition.
• Supporting technical content management including Roadmap development, Epic through Feature definition and program backlog prioritization.
• Applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Applying knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to design system architecture.
• Contributing to the development of system requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s).
• Contributing to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents.
• Using advanced systems engineering techniques and work in coordination with Systems Architects and Test Engineers.




Successful candidate will have the following:



• 3 or more years of professional systems engineering experience.
• Knowledge or experience of software development and experience in at least one of these skill areas: XML, system software and scripting development, System analysis, System design, Software Design, Software Development and Implementation.
• Active Top Secret - SCI security clearance to work in a classified environment.
Basic Qualifications:
• Systems engineering experience in systems testing, design, requirements, or analysis.

• Knowledge or experience in software engineering or development.

• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodology.

• Current Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
Desired Skills:
• Experience with agile development and DevSecOps practices and associated tools (i.e., Version One, GIT, JIRA).

• Demonstrate knowledge of Program development processes, Agile practices, GIMS architecture, DOORS, MagicDraw, System Architect, DoDAF, SysML.

• Knowledge of basic system engineering practices such as requirement analysis and configuration management.

• Ability to analyze data to assess impacts to requirements, architecture and/or features.

• Demonstrate experience developing, debugging, and maintaining custom Excel macros and VBA scripts.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively.

• Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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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
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Qualifications

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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.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • 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.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • 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

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • 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.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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