Systems Engineer

Job ID : 707265BR Date posted : Oct. 09, 2025

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At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

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For over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy's mission to provide an affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.

Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile

We are currently seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Common Missile Compartment (CMC) specifically in the Risk and Opportunity Management arena as well as engineering project support.

The successful candidate will join our team of systems Engineers working on Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) products.

In this role you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, as well as identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to improve program performance, quality, and cost. This is a critical role that will require collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineering, program management, and operations.

As a CMC Systems Engineer, you will :

Develop and maintain a comprehensive risk management plan that aligns with program objectives and contractual requirements

Identify, assess, and prioritize risks using industry-recognized methodologies and LM command media

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, including contingency planning and risk monitoring

Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and assess technical risks, and develop mitigation plans

Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and performance enhancements

Develop and maintain opportunity management plans, including tracking and reporting on opportunity implementation and benefits realization

Provide risk and opportunity management guidance and support to program managers and team members

Develop and deliver risk and opportunity management training and awareness programs

Participate in program reviews, audits, and assessments to ensure compliance with risk and opportunity management policies and procedures

Maintain accurate and up-to-date risk and opportunity management records and reports

Support as needed on engineering efforts within a variety of Special Test Vehicle products as well as MBSE efforts developing verification of existing Missile compatibility with new US and UK submarine platforms

Basic Qualifications :

Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and practices

Familiarity with Risk and Opportunity Management policies and procedures

Familiarity with Confluence, Jira and / or other Agile tools and processes

Demonstrated ability to learn new software tools and applications

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance; US Citizenship required

Desired Skills :

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline

Master's Degree in relevant field

Familiarity with Lockheed Martin's risk and opportunity management policies and procedures

Experience with opportunity management methodologies and tools

Experience with DOORS requirements management tool

Familiarity with Cameo Model Based Software

Experience with developing products for the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program

Experience with process development and deployment

Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, program management, and operations

Missile or space segment design and test experience with one or more subsystems or disciplines outside of Systems Engineering

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to think critically and creatively

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

Clearance Level : Top 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 : 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

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 : System of Systems Integration

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First

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