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Join Lockheed Martin's team that crafts and builds the current and future generation of space systems that creatively combines satellite technology, sophisticated sensors, and data processing to provide crucial global infrared data 24/7. This mission advises Presidential decisions and defends the US and its allies in a rapidly evolving environment. Help us advance our OPIR designs and deliver survivable satellites with nuclear-hardened electronics, sophisticated communications, resiliency and cyber security. OPIR is a mission area where you can make big things happen and solve some of the country’s hardest problems. Come join a team that has a vision for the future of space and knows what it takes to get there.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual as our NGG Resiliency Lead Systems Engineer for the first vehicle launch on program. This role blends systems architecture, technical product ownership, and the coordination with direct and indirect government customers. As the NGG Resiliency Lead, you will integrate a multi-domain IPT by owning final vehicle integration and capability deployment for an SV1 launch. You will play a key role in defining the crawl-to-walk strategy while integrating the capability for early orbit demonstration testing. You will work closely with the System CPE and other stakeholders to develop and maintain the technical roadmap to enable the first Resilient Missile Warning vehicle.

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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. To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin cultivates an inclusive work environment that inspires differences and big-picture thinking.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field; or equivalent work experience
• Strong problem solving skills
• Experience with complex system of systems architecture, design, and implementation
• Ability to develop and implement technical strategies and roadmaps
• Strong technical leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Active and current Top Secret clearance required to obtain TS/SCI. Thus US Citizenship is required  

Desired Skills

• Experience with Space and Ground resiliency architecture, implementation, test, and operations
• Ability to absorb extensive technical detail and logically formulate solutions for execution on an inflexible schedule, often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, incomplete data
• Ability to interact with hardware and software developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with strong presentation skills and capable of briefing audiences of varying technical knowledge
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and take on numerous roles as part of the daily program operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members
• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker with the ability to select and apply appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change
• Experience with system architecture development
• Strong systems engineering background with experience in requirement ownership and requirement validation
• Experience with business development and generating new business opportunities
• TS/SCI security clearance
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice​

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $131100.00 - $243500.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.