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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer Stf - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $104,900.0 - $194,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Databases, IBM Rational Software, Systems Analysis, Scrum Methodology, Satcom, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, SC Clearance - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3377265255&tx=KJ5959FFI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in engineering, a technical discipline, or a closely related field - or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience. * Understanding of, and practical experience with, systems-engineering processes. * Demonstrated experience coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines * Experience in agile development process, roles, and rhythms (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) * Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. US Citizenship is required Desired Skills * 3+ years of experience performing Systems Engineering activities in the aerospace industry, with a focus on ground segments or satellite communications systems * 3+ years of experience with IBM Rational DOORS (or equivalent requirements database) * Experience designing, testing or verifying communications Payloads or Payload units * Experience or understanding of terminals and system interfaces to terminals * Experience or understanding of operational ground system command and control * Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to an audience with varied technical backgrounds * Demonstrated ability to work in self-directed manner, work independently, and leverage best practices * Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills * U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance * Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice #SpaceNSS ## Description Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Systems Engineer to support system of systems integration for a satellite communications (SATCOM) system. As a Systems Engineer, you will: * Perform system analysis and interface definition for your assigned subsystem * Lead and coordinate technical product development and reviews through the design lifecycle * Collaborate with subsystem design engineering teams to drive design evolution in a systematic and thoughtful way * Lead trade studies for enhanced subsystem design and capabilities * Establish and maintain functional, allocated, and product baselines * Author, maintain, and trace functional and performance requirements in a requirements management tool 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. 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