Chief Systems Engineer (Littleton)

Job ID : 703006BR

Date posted : Sep. 11, 2025

Description : The coolest jobs on this planet... or any other... are with Lockheed Martin Space.

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills, talents and experiences to design and build solutions to some of the world's hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus-if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Lockheed Martin Space is looking for an innovative and experienced Chief Systems Engineer to support the team that designs, develops, fields and operates systems for a variety of national security mission partners for a growing program in SPP Mission area. This a key role in the successful execution of activities of major significance to the nation's National Security Enterprise.

As the program's Chief Systems Engineer, you will work closely with the Chief Engineer team and IPT leads on a development program within the Space Protection Programs (SPP) portfolio in Denver, Colorado driving innovative technical solutions while maintaining cost and schedule constraints of the program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Support all phases of the program lifecycle (development, production, and post production)

Technical leader of the front end of the development process and lead integration activities

Lead the team through design phase milestones including Critical Design Reviews and Critical Integration Reviews

Represent Lockheed Martin as the Chief Systems Engineer and Systems Integration lead across the customer and industry team. Establish relationships across this team and lead by influence

Support CE and SV RSE roles to ensure integrity of system / segments / subsystems design, integration, verification & certification, including compliance of segment requirements, sub-system specs, ICDs, CONOPS, and hardware & software to achieve physical-logical integration

Be accountable to the Program Manager for the engineering efforts including program execution, supplier sell-off and estimation of engineering scope in proposals

Ensure the logical conversion of mission priorities into requirements and a balanced total system solution to determine best-value outcomes to design trades

Assist CPEs & RSEs to ensure system interfaces are properly specified, integrated, tested and verified within CPE products and across the integrated Sub-Systems and System from development through ATLO and launch

Provide technical leadership and critical readiness assessments for major design reviews

Ensure technical baseline management by application of engineering rigor, consistency, attention to detail, and technical integrity to insure compliance to LM Command Media in support of program design review boards (ERB, QRB, MRB, FRB, TIB, etc.)

Provide thought-leadership to proactively engage with program leadership & / or customer to resolve open actions or concerns

Basic Qualifications :

Familiarity with MBSE concepts

Experience working in a technical leadership role

Experience in one or more systems or subsystems areas such as RF, electronics, avionics, software, power, structures &mechanisms, Guidance Navigation and Control, systems architecture,

Active or Current Top Secret Clearance; US Citizenship Required

Desired Skills :

Prior experience as an LM Space Chief Engineer or Chief Systems Engineer

Experience performing in a Systems Engineering role on a large and complex DoD / IC space hardware development efforts

Demonstrated ability to apply systems thinking and critical thinking skills, translating ideas into actions and results

Demonstrated experience with development and delivery of space subsystems and components

Prior experience as an LM Space CPE and / or RSE

Strong mission and end-to-end systems expertise

Experience applying MBSE concepts in a Systems Engineering role

Prior SAP access

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

Clearance Level : Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

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

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 : 9x80 every other Friday off

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, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $122,900 - $216,660. 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 : SPACE

Relocation Available : Possible

Career Area : Systems Engineering : Other

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First