Job Description

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What You Will Be Doing
As the Systems Engineer Sr for the Advanced Development Program (ADP) – Skunk Works, you will be responsible for delivering integrated systems engineering support across a cutting‑edge ADP effort, driving requirements, risk, architecture, and airworthiness activities while championing Model Based Systems Engineering.

Your responsibilities will include:

Tracking and managing program requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance.
Conducting risk assessments and mitigation planning across disciplines.
Developing and evaluating system architectures and perform technical trade studies.
Creating verification and validation plans, supporting airworthiness certification.
Driving MBSE adoption and digital transformation initiatives within the team.

What’s In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are
You are a collaborative systems engineer with deep expertise in requirements engineering, MBSE, and airworthiness processes. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, can juggle multiple assignments, and influence cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative aircraft solutions.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Palmdale, CA.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an Interim Top Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical STEM degree.
Risk Management
MBSE
Requirements Tracking/Analysis

Desired Skills

Experience executing in a digital engineering environment (i.e., MBSE and digital twin)
Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, 3DX, Cameo, or other digital engineering tools
Ability to work with different engineering disciplines to derive and decompose requirements
Work experience with operational modeling tools
Experience using software tools (such as MS Excel , JIRA and Access)
Experience with systems engineering processes, risk management and architecture evaluation
Good written and verbal communication with experience in writing requirements specifications

Interview Questions

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: What process do you use to make sure you don't miss any details before a project is completed?

Analytical Ability: Give an example of a time you identified a small problem and took action to fix it before it became a major problem. What were the potential pitfalls you were trying to avoid?

Analytical Thinking: Give me a few examples of situations where you had to use different analytical tools and which ones worked best.

Learning Agility: Tell me about the last time you changed roles. How did you learn the tasks of the role? How did you learn how to work with others on the team?

System and Technology Integration: How did you identify and quantify risks of proposed alternatives to system or technology integration?

Teamwork: How do you develop effective working relationships with each member of your team?

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

About Lockheed Martin

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Industry

Aviation & Aerospace

Company Size

10,000+ employees

Headquarters

Bethesda, MD

Year Founded

1912

Website

lockheedmartin.com

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