Systems Engineer Senior (TS/SCI)

  • Lockheed Martin
  • King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
  • Full Time
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. Were creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. Were erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. Were advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And were reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

On the Fishhooks program, you will be responsible for developing system level artifacts and engaging with customers, mission partners, and other stakeholders to satisfy and fulfill customer directed objectives on a unique, new effort. You will be part of a growing team building this new program and customer relationship from the ground up.

As a member of the Systems Engineering team you will:
Perform in an accelerated, collaborative, dynamic small team environment, closely integrated with customers and contractors
Ensure consistency of requirements and traceability back to customer objectives
Develop the verification details for the requirements to ensure that the system is able to meet the requirements and support the execution of these verification activities
Support the successful execution of program Interim Design Reviews
Development of systems engineering documentation such as feature description documents, trade studies, Interface Control Documents. Experience working with Agile teams leveraging Scrum or Kanban
Ability to communicate effectively and work in a collaborative environment
Experience developing Systems Engineering artifacts (e.g. requirements, architecture, procedures, etc.)
Active TS/SCI Security Clearance (Must be a US citizen) Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and proficiency with systems engineering toolsets
Experience with modern engineering practices such as Cross-Functional Agile teams and Capability-based planning
Experience with Systems Engineering tools such as JIRA, and Confluence.
Ability to interact with software developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied
Ability to understand complex Space mission planning & execution concepts and algorithms necessary to command and control advanced Space Vehicles in multiple orbital regimes
Experience with Integration testing, software testing, system testing and independent verification and validation as well as operational system checkout.
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines, and deploying applications to test environments
Experience writing, reviewing, tracing, and verifying requirements
Experience developing system architectures
Experience working with external interfaces and generating documentation (e.g. ICDs) to support integration with those interfaces
Familiarity with scripting and/or demo preparation, planning, and execution
Job ID: 522777407
Originally Posted on: 5/28/2026

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