Innovations Lead Systems Engineer - FULL TIME REMOTE

Description : We are committed to work life balance by promoting this REMOTE telework option. These job requirements allow the employee to work their entire schedule somewhere other than a Lockheed Martin designated office or job site.

What We’re Doing

Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to think big, innovate, perform with excellence, and build passion, drive, and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Come and join our team!

Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems’ C4ISR team is looking for a proven and experienced Systems Engineer to support a one‑of‑a‑kind Cross Business Area campaign that exemplifies our commitment to our OneLM Strategy .

The Work

The Innovations Lead will drive the 'ideas engine” that discovers, evaluates, and injects breakthrough technologies into the Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) stack. The Innovations Lead will act as a senior engineer, driving high‑impact trade studies, rapid‑prototype explorations, and technology‑selection road‑maps. The role partners with the Lead Systems Engineer, AWS Infrastructure Architect, AI / ML Engineers, the Advisory Board, and external research partners to ensure that every candidate solution is rigorously assessed for performance, risk, cost, and mission impact (Detection → Prediction → Response → Recovery).

Who We Are

The Platform‑as‑a‑Service (PaaS) and Integration team within our Digital Production Environment is building and delivering a cloud Lake, Digital Framework, and seamless integration of Lockheed Martin and 3rd‑party applications.

Who You Are

• A self‑starter
• An experienced Systems Engineer who can take a strategic view on technology insertion
• An engineer committed to delivering high‑quality, cutting‑edge technology for our customers and allies worldwide.

Why Join Us

Joining our team offers you the opportunity to support a company and a team where your contributions are valued and you can develop your skills and expertise.

Become part of a mission‑driven organization where innovation , excellence , and balance go hand‑in‑hand

Basic Qualifications :

5+ years systems‑engineering experience; ≥4 years leading technical trade studies or technology‑insertion programs

Bachelors degree  in Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; M.S. preferred, or equivalent experience

Ability to translate complex trade‑study results into concise executive summaries and technical briefs.

Proven capability to lead cross‑functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers.

Desired Skills :

Excellent written and oral communication

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

Clearance Level : Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest : 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 : Full-time Remote Telework : The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office / job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.

Work Schedules : 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.

Schedule for this Position : 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Pay Rate : The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. 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.

Pay Rate : The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $109,200 - $192,510. 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.

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.

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.

Experience Level : Experienced Professional

Business Unit : RMS

Relocation Available : Possible

Career Area : Systems Engineering : System Architecture

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First