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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer Sr - E3 - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Salina, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $85,300.0 - $158,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, MATLAB, Language Modeling, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Systems Integration, Devsecops - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9096370/systems-engineer-sr-e3 ## About the Role This position is for an engineer to perform the design, analysis, and requirements verification of high performance radar systems. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills and work well in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. Syracuse, NY is a vibrant and diverse city located in the heart of upstate New York. With a rich history and culture, there's always something to see and do in Syracuse. From the historic architecture and charming neighborhoods to the thriving arts scene and delicious food, there's something for everyone here. Who You Are You find beauty in numbers, patterns, and logic. You enjoy using algebra, vector math, linear algebra, calculus, and statistics to solve complex problems in your code. You thrive and do your best work in a collaborative and agile environment. A level 3 employee is typically mid-career and has 3 to 5+ years of professional experience., Experience in the design and/or integration of sensor systems such as radar systems or electronic warfare systems. - Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline - Experience with radar performance tools such as MATLAB is required. - Candidates must have the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance to at least the Secret level. Desired Skills - Design and development of radar systems, including familiarity of advanced radar signal processing techniques. - Performing trades studies, requirements analysis, development, derivation, allocation, and documentation, - Engineering design and development, software development processes and Systems and software modeling. - Design tools and environments for radar systems and subsystems for performance analysis and modeling. - Computer architectures and algorithm development for a range of system/subsystem applications. - Strong interpersonal skills with comfort working on geographically diverse teams. - Strong communication skills (written and verbal). - Ability to work independently or as a member of a team. - Model Based System Design, Test Automation, and Agile development experience - DevSecOps experience ## Description Perform functional analysis, design trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. - Develop algorithms for processing radar data. - Develop models and detailed simulations to assess system performance. - Support integration and test, evaluate test results, investigate discrepancies, provide technical assessment of anomalies, and drive issues to resolution. - Conduct system verification and support certification activities. - Represent the organization on contracts and interface with internal and external customers, program and senior leadership, and multidisciplinary engineering teams on significant technical matters., 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. ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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