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# Systems Engineer Associate - Early Career

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** King of Prussia, PA, United States
- **Salary:** $65,500.0 - $121,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Unit Testing, Cyber Security, Databases, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, Systems Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), System Software, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Software Coding
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9209220/systems-engineer-associate-early-career

## About the Role

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 software system product to include: concept, requirement definition, design, test, operation, and maintenance. 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.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in science and technology related programs such as:

Computer Science

Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Information Technology/Information Science and Technology

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Information Technology/Information Science and Technology

Cyber Security

Physics

Mathematics

Management Information Systems Or Similar

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

Experience in at least one of these skill areas: System software & scripting development, softwareprogramming, system analysis & design, software design & development, software integration & test

Knowledge of basic system engineering practices such as coding standards, unit testing, configurationmanagement, database, system administration, requirement development

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Knowledge of Agile principles



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