Job ID: 725488BR Date posted: Apr. 22, 2026
Description:Who We Are
Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems (RMS) delivers advanced naval combat systems, automation technologies, and mission critical solutions for the U.S. Navy and international partners. Within the Autonomy Intelligence Maritime Solutions Integrated Engineering (AIMS IE) organization, the Machinery Controls & Automation Products department provides the control system capabilities that enable safe, reliable, and efficient shipboard operations across multiple platforms and customers. Our work demands deep technical rigor, disciplined execution, and forward looking innovation.

What We’re Doing
Within the Autonomy Intelligence Maritime Solutions Integrated Engineering (AIMS IE) organization, the Controls & Automation Products department provides essential control system capabilities that enable shipboard operations across a variety of platforms and customers.

The Work

The Systems Engineer Sr. will be supporting all of the Machinery Controls and Automation programs within RMS.

This position will be responsible for the following:

Performs system integration, verification and validation, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.

Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, requirements design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.

This position requires the ability to work in an accelerated team environment leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team for the Machinery Controls Product Line.


Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will work closely with the AIMS organization and demonstrate technical knowledge in the following areas:

Agile System Development Methodologies
System Test and Verification
Product Integration and Verification
Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence & Autonomy
Model based analysis
Interface definition
Cross functional collaboration

Please note:

Occasional travel to shipyard(s) may be required.

This position requires the ability obtain and maintain a DoD government clearance at the Secret level.

Who You Are
You are a systems thinker with a passion for complex system integration, disciplined engineering, and solving multi domain technical challenges. You thrive in environments where mechanical, electrical, software, and control systems intersect. You bring strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to drive clarity in complex technical spaces.

You are motivated by mission impact and energized by engineering challenges that matter.

Why Join Us
Join a mission-driven organization where your leadership will directly impact the future of naval technology and national security. At Lockheed Martin RMS, You will work on high visibility programs that shape the future of naval automation. You will collaborate with seasoned systems engineers, controls experts, and ship integration specialists who are committed to mentorship, technical excellence, and innovation.

Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work—reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering.
• Experience with requirements development, understanding of system architecture, integration, and verification.
• Ability to interpret schematics, ICDs, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance.
Desired Skills:
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Familiarity with MBSE, SysML, Cameo, or digital engineering tools.
• Background in embedded control systems, networks, or real time architectures.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Navy systems, DoD acquisition, or maritime platforms.
• Ability to lead technical teams, drive decisions, and manage technical risk.
• Experience developing test plans, verification matrices, and system level documentation.
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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
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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.

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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Software
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First