Systems Engineer

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 Martins 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. Theyre 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 Martins 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