Systems Engineer – Entry Level

Job Description

Systems Engineer – Entry Level

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a resourceful Entry-Level Systems Engineer to join the Systems Engineering and Integration Team, focusing on the critical Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program. This role offers unique career opportunities to contribute to national security and work on cutting-edge technologies within the space domain.

Job Summary

As an Entry-Level Systems Engineer, you will be an integral part of a value-driven systems engineering team, contributing to the development and evolution of strategic defense systems. You will engage in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) activities, support requirements definition and verification, and collaborate with various teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive environmental definition documentation.
• Create and maintain CAMEO models for environmental definitions.
• Support the writing of clear and concise requirements.
• Engage in other model-based systems engineering activities.
• Contribute to verification planning for system designs.
• Collaborate effectively with the Systems Engineering and Integration Team (SEIT) organization to create robust, end-to-end integrated solutions.
• Facilitate systematic and thoughtful design evolution.
• Support the development of test, modeling, validation, and verification activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent related work experience.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of CAMEO.
  • Knowledge of DOORS.
  • Knowledge of Requirements writing principles and practices.
• Security Clearance: Must possess an active Secret clearance and have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Citizenship: US Citizenship is required.

Typically Requires

• 1+ years of professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• An active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
• Ability to work onsite at either our Valley Forge, PA, or Littleton, CO campus.

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of Systems Engineering concepts and processes.
• Experience in writing requirements documentation and coordinating document release through an approval process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong social skills and the ability to build consensus among peers while forming relationships with team members.
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience in systems engineering, preferably within a defense or aerospace environment.
• Experience with coordinating Systems Milestones reviews (e.g., System Requirements Review – SRR, Preliminary Design Review – PDR, Critical Design Review – CDR).
• Strong understanding of fundamental systems engineering principles.
• Possession of an active Top Secret clearance.

About Lockheed Martin Space

Lockheed Martin views space as a realm of immense possibilities, committed to innovation, investment, inspiration, and integration of capabilities to transform the future. With over 70 years of supporting the Navy’s mission, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team is experiencing significant growth, delivering amazing new technologies and maintaining the technical requirements of strategic deterrence. Join us in shaping a new era in space.

Work Location

This is an Onsite Full-time position. The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility in either Valley Forge, PA, or Littleton, CO.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.