Systems Engineer Principal (Level 6)

• Lead preparation for and integration of space segment with ground segment, including support to ground integration with test environments, labs and government equipment
• Perform cross-program coordination during development of intersegment and subsystem-level requirement/verification baselines
• Perform system analysis and interface definition
• Support ICD, parameter, and database definition, TT&C and operator training
• Develop and Deliver System Test Plans and Test Procedures
• Conduct System Test events to verify interface, functional and performance requirements between internal and external interfaces, lead TER, TRR
• Attend Customer led working groups, provide technical data and responses, and resolve assigned actions

• Bachelors degree in Engineering/Technical discipline or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience

• 10+ years of Systems Engineering Experience

• Systems Integration and Test Engineering process knowledge and experiences

• Exposure to RF or digital communications Payload Systems engineering

• Experience with systems integration and engineering lifecycle on Space programs

• Experience leading and coordinating teams across multiple engineering disciplines (i.e. mechanical, electrical, RF, software, etc.)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance, thus US Citizenship is required. Desired Skills:

• 12+ Years of Systems Engineering Experience

• Experience with integration of space and ground segements

• Experience with RF or digital communications Payload Systems engineering

• Experience or understanding of operational ground system command and control

• Experience with System Test conduct, including development labs, and integration test definition

• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to an audience with varied technical backgrounds

• Experience with customer facing reviews: SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate large integration efforts across teams and organizations

• Active TS/SCI security clearance Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: TS/SCI, Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Please note: This position is CONTINGENT upon contract award and/or funding anticipated in August/September 2026., 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 Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $151,200 - $266,570. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $173,900 - $301,415. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible. 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.

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. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.