Platform as a Service (PaaS) Systems Engineer - Submarine C5I SE&I
Manassas, Virginia
Manassas, Virginia
Job Responsibilities
Description:Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Manassas campus is a thriving center of engineering expertise, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the creation of exceptional products. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
What We’re Doing
At Lockheed Martin, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Our campus in Manassas, Virginia is a hub for engineering excellence, where we tackle some of the world's most challenging engineering problems. We pride ourselves on our culture of creativity, excellence, and product innovation.
The Work
Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems is seeking a full-time, highly motivated Systems Engineer to join the Submarine C5I Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) program. The role supports the Architecture Platform as a Service (PaaS) team and the Common Compute Environment (CCE) software product. Primary responsibilities include developing clear high‑level system requirements and narratives, as well as capturing design and development related changes as the product evolves. The Systems Engineer will collaborate closely with the PaaS software development team and interact with subsystem stakeholders to gather feedback and refine SE artifacts. This position blends high-level requirements analysis, technical writing, and practical problem-solving within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment, contributing directly to the advancement of submarine C5I capabilities.
Who You Are
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in authoring system level requirements and their supporting narratives, ensuring clear and testable specifications.
• Contribute to the CCE development guide, defining the procedures and best practices that enable collaborators to integrate with the CCE.
• Assist in version control and configuration management activities for all SE artifacts—including requirements, the CCE Development Guide, and related documentation—to keep them current with design and development updates.
• Serve as a liaison to subsystem stakeholders, proactively soliciting feedback, addressing inquiries, and incorporating stakeholder input into the SE artifacts.
• Partner with the PaaS development team during integration activities, translating observed issues and design decisions into updated SE documentation.
• Conduct systems engineering analyses—estimating node storage, CCE resource needs, and performance/reliability—to forecast the CCE’s composition and capacity and inform design decisions.
• Support the PaaS development team’s effort to embed Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) into their routine workflow.
• Partner with the SE&I Execution team to manage baseline updates, ensuring that changes related to baseline deliverables and documentation are accurately incorporated.
• Collaborate with the test automation team to define verification methods for requirements, contribute to review cycles, and ensure that validation activities align with the evolving baseline.
• Follow lead provided guidance, adhere to established processes, and uphold procedural rigor while actively identifying and proposing process improvement opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and act as a collaborative team player.
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:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (or higher) security clearance; this position will require a government security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field) from an accredited institution; or 2+ years of comparable professional experience.
• Demonstrated professional experience in requirements development, technical writing, and/or verification/validation.
• Demonstrated ability to follow structured engineering processes and procedures (e.g., change control, configuration management, etc.).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders with a high degree of technical and interpersonal competency.
Desired Skills:
• Familiarity with Kubernetes (K8s) environments, especially cloud-native or container-based platforms.
• Experience with submarine combat systems or similar Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Cyber, and Intelligence (C5I) systems.
• Familiarity with Atlassian Jira and Confluence products, including experience with agile project planning, issue tracking, and collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering principles and tools.
• Experience working on teams in a geographically dispersed and virtual environments.
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: 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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Requirements Development
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.
