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# Systems Engineer Sr Stf

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Palmdale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,100.0 - $269,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Requirements Traceability, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Automated Data Processing (ADP), SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_lockheedmartin2-1304

## About the Role

**Standard Job Description** You will be the Systems Engineering Lead Senior Staff (Level 5) for the Advanced Development Program (ADP) which is responsible for pioneering cutting-edge aircraft concepts. **What You Will Be Doing** As the Systems Engineering Lead Senior Staff (Level 5), you will be responsible for leading high-performance teams in the development and sustainment of air systems, managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance, and pursuing new business with the ability to grow and maintain positive customer relationships., For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT. **Basic Qualifications** - A minimum of a BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent education with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with this assignment. - 5+ years' experience in technical leadership role or formal technical management experience. - Full understanding of the interdependencies of the Systems Engineering "V". - Full understanding of Requirement traceability both upwards and downwards. - Experience as a Systems Engineer in program engineering lifecycles performing requirements derivation, decomposition, and verification. - Experience in most lifecycle phases from program start to Mission Operations. - Experience in Configuration Management. - Experience with Workforce staffing and management. **Desired Skills** - Team Leadership and organizational optimization experience. - Demonstrated communication skills with both
customers and management. - Strong interpersonal skill working with team members and various stakeholders. - Experience generating Statements of Work (SOW). - Program or Project Management experience. - Background working with suppliers and various IPT leads. - Technical writing experience. - EVMS and Control Account Management (CAM) experience. **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people.

## Description

Your responsibilities will include: - Managing systems engineering, configuration management, reliability maintainability & availability, and system safety. - Leading high-performance teams in the development and sustainment of air systems. - Generating cost estimates, creating schedules, supporting reviews, and reporting to senior leadership. - Developing statements of work, managing subcontractors, and ensuring program objectives are being met. - Pursuing new business with the ability to grow and maintain positive customer relationships. - Experience with Technical data management and DMS mitigation. **What's In It For You** We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. (https://lmt.co/OneLM-JobDescription-Benefits) Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality?
We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to pursue ambitious goals, work hard, and enjoy what you do, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. **Who You Are** The ideal candidate demonstrates program-management and technical-leadership expertise, strong performance metrics, and extensive experience in the development and sustainment of air systems.
You are self-motivated, adopt a systems-engineering approach to proposals, planning, and execution, and excel at collaborating across disciplines. **Further Information About This Opportunity** This position is in Palmdale, CA. Discover Palmdale (https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/aero-palmdale-california) MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
The selected candidate must possess a Secret clearance to start. aerosystems 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.