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Systems Engineer

Company:
Lockheed Martin
Location:
Huntsville, AL
Pay:
$80,600 - $139,840
Posted:
May 25, 2025
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Description:

Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.

Are you ready to take on the challenge of a lifetime and work on a project that's pushing the boundaries of speed and innovation? Join our Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) team and be part of a revolutionary effort to develop a system that can travel at Mach 5 - over a mile per second!

As a member of our team, you'll be tasked with overcoming some of the most complex physics and engineering challenges in the industry.

You'll be integrating hypersonic missile technology into an Army battery on a highly accelerated schedule, with the goal of delivering a hypersonic operational prototype system to the Warfighter.

Apply now to be part of the LRHW team and help shape the future of defense.

Learn more about our Hypersonic Solutions and the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) program

Lockheed Martin is looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineer to become a member of the Systems Design and Integration Team.

• Develop and maintain system level test tools and environments

• Work across test teams to streamline and automate testing

• Work with engineers on integration issues and the development of future system capability

• Perform research necessary to document and resolve weapon system issues

• Operate using Systems Engineering processes and functions, tailored to a go-fast program

• Ensure leadership (Chief Engineer, Program Management, Customer Counterparts) are informed & engaged in decisions which impact contractual performance

• Ensure technical risks are adequately represented

Basic Qualifications

• Active DOD Secret clearance

• Understanding of modern programming language(s)

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

• Experience working on DoD weapon systems

• Demonstrated experience with Linux Operating Systems

Desired skills

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering or related field

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely within a team-oriented environment

• Comfortable working in a highly dynamic environment

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Familiarity with Jira

• Windows and Unix/Linux proficiency

• Experience in data analysis

• Hands-on lab experience, including integration or systems engineering experience

• Familiarity with hypersonic weapon system or other missile systems

• Experience with following/developing test plans and procedures

• Ability to understand complex systems, the ability to work by yourself to perform research necessary to solve system level issues

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $80,600 - $139,840. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

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