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# Systems Engineer-IT Sr Stf - E5

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Las Vegas, NV, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $129,000.0 - $239,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Databases, Linux, Hardware Design, Hyper-V, Systems Analysis, Multi-protocol Systems, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, SAP Sales and Distribution, Verification and Validation (Software), System Testing, Systems Integration, User-Centered Design, Virtualization Technology, Automated Data Processing (ADP), HybridCloud, Juniper, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Management, CIS Benchmarks, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.lasvegasjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3468546839&tx=JK6559FFI&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 Data Science, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or equivalent aviation experience/combined education.
 * Active Top Secret security clearance investigation within the last 5 years
 * Completed DoD IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, or CCNA).
 * IT experience of any combination in Windows/Linux, Database, Networking, or COMSEC
 * Experience in enterprise-wide strategies for software-hardware integration across multiple programs, influence architecture standards and compliance frameworks.
 * Prior management and experience in ground systems lifecycle (design, deployment, hardening, de-commission) of mission-critical Windows and Linux platforms, cloud-hybrid resources, and high-availability database clusters.

Desired Skills

 * Deep Systems -Engineering Expertise - Mastery of Windows Server, Linux, virtualization (VMware, Hyper -V), and container orchestration (Kubernetes) in secure, defense -grade environments.
 * Avionics & Flight -Test Domain Authority - Proven track record supporting flight test complexities, real -time telemetry, and high -speed data acquisition systems.
 * Enterprise Storage Architecture - Design and manage SAN/NAS, object storage, and data -replication strategies for mission -critical workloads.
 * Expert RF & Fiber -Optic Knowledge - Ability to evaluate RF propagation, spectrum allocation, and fiber -optic link design for ground -system test ranges.
 * Network Architecture Mastery - End -to -end design of Cisco/Juniper networks, including MPLS, SD -WAN, and network -function virtualization.
 * Simulation Expert - Diagnose and fix complex simulation issues, tune performance, and implement custom scripting.
 * Leadership & Mentorship - Demonstrate experience leading multi -disciplinary engineering teams, providing technical mentorship, and interface with senior leadership.
 * Operational Resilience - Experience establishing N -1/N -2 redundancy, disaster -recovery plans, and compliance with DoD/NSA security baselines.

## Description

This position is with Advanced Development Programs (ADP), known as the historic Skunk Works. We are looking for world-class talent for this position to join the 75+ year tradition of creating advanced aircraft and technology. The candidate will join an ADP effort as a Ground Systems Engineer supporting customer programs.

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems, and information technology related responsibilities including design, development, and analysis of computer systems or programs based on and related to user or system design specifications; applying systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications. 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. For positions that do not perform IT responsibilities, use E146, Systems Engineer.