Systems Engineer, Sr Stf - GMD Weapons Systems (GWS)

**Description:** **What We're Doing** Become a part of something IMPACT\-ful\! Ground Missile Defense \(GMD\) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation's defense against ballistic missile attacks\. The GMD Weapon System \(GWS\) processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat\. **The Work** The Systems Engineer Sr Stf responsibilities include software development and support of the Missile Defense Agency's \(MDA's\) Ground\-Based Mid\-course Defense \(GMD\) program\. You will be responsible for developing and implementing system updates that best meet changing customer needs for new and existing features, collaborating with team members, and working in a cross\-functional agile scrum team\. The successful candidate will perform most typical Agile Product Owner \(PO\) responsibilities for the GWS GFC Threat State Algorithms and Analysis team, making sure that developed features and related sprint stories contain the appropriate closure criteria and that they meet those criteria prior to be closed\. To fulfill this role, the candidate will lead and perform technical tasks to support the development and evaluation of Algorithmic candidates addressing new capabilities in the tactical product\. This engineer/analyst will help ensure algorithmic design has been properly evaluated prior to implementation in the tactical product\. **Who We Are** Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place\. Our RMS business in Huntsville AL is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology\. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do\. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like\-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible\. **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\! \( \#rmshotmiljobs **Basic Qualifications:** - US\. Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance \(with the ability to acquire and maintain a TS level clearance\) - 12 Years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math \(STEM\) discipline; 10 Years with Master's degree; 8 Years with PhD\. - Recent experience in one or more of the following areas: data analysis, performance analysis, or physics/mathematics\-based algorithm development\. - General understanding of any, or all, of the following algorithm domains: track processing, track reporting, discrimination, propagation, and 6d covariance propagation/ prediction - High proficiency in technical problem solving and integrating solutions into a larger system - Knowledge of MATLAB, Python or similar engineering tools used in prototyping algorithms - Experience reading and understanding the Ada programming language - Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non\-technical personnel - Excellent interpersonal skills - Extensive background in Ballistic Missile Defense, midcourse missile defense, battle management, threat state processing, weapon target assignment **Desired Skills:** - Current/Active Top Secret Clearance - Recent experience applying advanced mathematical concepts \(Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Probability/Statistics\) to complex problems and solutions - Recent and extensive experience developing analysis tools in MATLAB and PYTHON - High comfort level with the ADA programming language - Successful performance of root cause analysis of large complex software systems - High Comfort level using the Atlassian toolset \(Jira/Confluence\) **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\.** 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: Software **Type:** Task Order/IDIQ **Shift:** First