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# Systems Engineer Principal (Level 6)

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Highlands Ranch, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $151,200.0 - $266,570.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Databases, Data Transmissions, Systems Analysis, System Testing, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Integration Tests
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27749249/Systems-Engineer-Principal-Level-6-Colorado-Highlands-Ranch-1301

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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


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