> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2189518-system-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2189518-system-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Engineer - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Hanover, MD, United States - **Salary:** $166,900.0 - $309,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Linux, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Software Systems, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9106129/system-engineer ## About the Role Current DoD Top Secret SCI with Polygraph required Fifteen (15) years of Systems Engineering experience. Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering field or related discipline. Four (4) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Or A Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering field and thirteen (13) years of Systems Engineering experience. Required skills: * Competent with all manner of hand tools to include power tools. * Competent with RF spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes and signal generators. * Familiarity with Microsoft suite of applications to include Visio, Excel and Word. * Should have working knowledge of Linux. * Experience performing site surveys and / or planning and executing system installations. * Must possess excellent communication skills. * Ability to work as part of a team or lead small team projects. * Able to travel OCONUS, CONUS for up to 3-4 weeks at a time. * Experience troubleshooting networks, hardware and software configurations. * Ability to think on the fly and adapt to unexpected challenges. * Familiarity with system design and testing. * Familiarity with customer GOTs software capabilities. ## Description * Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of a work product in Technical Process Areas associated with the ISO/IEC 15288. * Develop and deliver a work product in any of the ISO/IEC 15288 Process Areas. * Perform analysis of technical alternatives for a project and make preliminary recommendations. * Assist in performing systems engineering activities in the ISO/IEC 15288 Agreement or Enterprise Process Areas. * Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of multiple work products in Project and/or Technical Process Areas associated with any of the ISO/IEC 15288 processes. * Perform systems engineering activities and develop and deliver work products in each of the ISO/IEC 15288 Project and Technical Process Areas. * Independently analyze, and recommend alternatives for elements of project's technical design. * Perform systems engineering activities and develop and deliver work products of either the ISO/IEC 15288 Agreement or Enterprise Process Areas. Responsible for applying an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, validate and verify Cyber solutions across the lifecycle. Conduct cyber risk assessment activities including threat modeling, vulnerability analysis and analysis of mitigation solutions. Coordinates and addresses Supply Chain risk management concerns. Develop, evaluate and analyze design constrains, trade-offs and detailed system and security design as they pertain to the Cyber domain. Coordinate with Cyber and system architects and developers to provide oversight in the development of solutions. Conduct cybersecurity test and evaluation of hardware and/or software designs to verify and validate compliance with defined specifications and requirements. Employs cyber security processes, methods, techniques and tools and assure their consistent application. 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