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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer Senior Staff - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Highlands Ranch, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,100.0 - $269,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Network Interface Controllers, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Rhapsody, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Scripting, Gitlab, Information Technology, Power Analysis (Cryptography), Visual Basic Language - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27963762/Systems-Engineer-Senior-Staff-Colorado-Highlands-Ranch-1301 ## About the Role * Bachelors degree in an Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related subject area, or equivalent experience * Working knowledge or experience within electrical systems engineering * Experience with one or more Systems Engineering functions including: + System trade studies, CONOPS, and/or System modeling + Requirements, Interface Control Document (ICD), or Interface Definition Document (IDD) development + System Integration, Fault Management, Test and/or Verification + Test planning and execution with an understanding of all the interdependencies * Must have an active or current Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required Desired Skills * 10+ years experience with spacecraft or ground system architecture design, development, integration, test, with knowledge of space, missile and launch systems at the component through system level * Ability to communicate and coordinate work as one team with common goals * Experience in Fault Managment * Experience in managing Power Budget * Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (Cameo, Rhapsody, etc) * Experience with a software scripting/programming language (e.g. Python, HTML, Matlab, Visual Basic, C/C++, etc.) * Experience with Agile workflows and software (Jira, GitLab) * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members * Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker with the ability to select and apply appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change * Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice ## Description At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our outstanding skills, talents and experiences to craft and build solutions to some of the world's hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus-if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Come join Lockheed Martin's engineering team supporting the Space Development Agency's portfolio at Lockheed Martin Space. These critical systems provide missile warning, missile tracking, missile defense, and communications capabilities. You will join an elite team to develop cutting edge technical capabilities for our customers utilizing groundbreaking model-based systems engineering (MBSE), web-based documentation and continuous integration continuous development (CI/CD) pipelines. Lockheed Martin seeks a talented Electrical Design Integration Engineer to join the team in one of the following locations: * Highlands Ranch, CO * Littleton, CO In this role, your primary responsibilities will include: * Portfolio Support + Execute duties as the lead Electrical Systems Engineer (ESE) + Coordinates updates and lessons learned across ESE Roles and Tranches + Manage and decompose of system/subsystem/component specs + Manage ICDs + Review EIDPs and other Subcontract materials * Design, Modeling & Analysis + Build/Release Power Analysis for all scenarios + Manage Power Control Board + Develop Loads table + Develop Electrical compatibility analysis + Build/Release Channelization + Review/Approve harness assemblies + Manage Fault Management Plan and FDIR definition * Integration, Test & Operations + Develop and review ATLO Test Plan(s) and Test Procedure(s) + Manage EMRB/FRB/Qnotes/UVFs + Support SV Product Certs + Develop and review Recommended Operating Procedures The information below includes the standard job description for this position 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. 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