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# Systems Engineer Associate

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $58,200.0 - $108,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Activity Diagram, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Cyber Security, Network Interface Controllers, Design of User Interfaces, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, MagicDraw
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us2c1d379fc49c69e927cbc2c537730e3f/eaa

## About the Role

An interim secret clearance is required for consideration.
-Knowledge of Systems Engineering process
-Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using tools such as Cameo, Magic Draw, etc.
## Desired Skills
\- Knowledge of ballistic and advanced threat systems (e.g., aero-maneuvering, hypersonic, hyper-glide, countermeasures, etc.).
\- Modeling and analysis experience in aspects of the missile defense system (e.g., Aegis Weapons Systems, Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD), Glide Phase Intercept (GPI), Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS), Fire Control, C2BMC, MDS sensors (EO/IR/RF), kill vehicles, interceptors, countermeasures, etc.).
\- Systems engineering experience with large, complex systems.
-Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

## Description

Our team at Lockheed Martin, is dedicated to engineering, developing, and integrating new capabilities for the Missile Defense System that protects the United States and its allies. While we are part of a large organization, we operate within smaller, agile teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Our responsibilities include Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, Automated Testing, Cyber Security, and enhancing critical missile defense technologies.
The Work
This position will perform some or all of the following duties, concentrating on early-phase (concept, requirements, and design) activities of the Systems-Engineering Development Lifecycle:
-Lead the development of new system concepts by transforming stakeholder needs, acquired through documentation and solicitation, into easily reviewable technical approaches.
-Perform requirements elicitation and decomposition using behavioral artifacts such as use cases, activity diagrams, and sequence diagrams to convey understanding of the required behaviors and performance of the system under development.
-Lead the development of physical and logical system models capturing the system under development utilizing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools.
-Lead system interface development, as captured in Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Interface Design Descriptions (IDDs), by converting system and interface requirements into message-level details sufficient to coordinate interface development.
-Support formal and informal engineering technical reviews.
-Create, review and critique interface documents, system requirements, verification documentation, architectural documentation, and engineering estimates.
-Interface with key stakeholders, including the MDA customer and working-level counterparts, as-required.
-Participate in Agile development planning and execution, including iteration planning and status reporting.
Please Note:
-This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
-The role will involve approximately 10% travel to customer sites throughout the U.S.
Who You Are
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced candidate to join our team. The successful candidate will need to utilize good communication skills and good organizational skills to facilitate collaboration across the many organizations necessary to accomplish challenging missions.
Why Join Us
-Excellent benefits and amenities.
-Ongoing career development and support.
-Rewards and recognition for your hard work.
-Medical and dental coverage.
-401k retirement savings plan.
-Paid time off for work/life balance.
-Mentorship opportunities
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.


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