Systems Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
Who we are
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Manassas campus is a thriving center of engineering expertise, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the creation of exceptional products. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
What We’re Doing
At Lockheed Martin, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Our campus in Manassas, Virginia is a hub for engineering excellence, where we tackle some of the world's most challenging engineering problems. We pride ourselves on our culture of creativity, excellence, and product innovation.
The Work
Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems is seeking a full-time Systems Engineer. This Systems Engineer will support the United Kingdom (UK) Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS) program within our C6ISR market segment at our Manassas, Virginia location. This individual will be part of a small team responsible for maintaining UK customer requirements, system hardware requirements, and interface specifications, for addressing a variety of systems engineering tasks, and defining and executing a test and acceptance program for the Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS) onboard UK Astute-class submarines.
This position involves frequent interaction and collaboration with customers and end-users. This Systems Engineer must be able to effectively communicate and interface across the team to address matters that affect execution or performance of the project and provide regular progress status and participate in required program planning. The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including customers, end-users, and internal teams, is essential.
This Systems Engineer must also participate in the full System Engineering life cycle, including system and hardware requirements development, hardware stand-up, system integration, test definition, test planning, system certification and sell-off, and system delivery and production support. The Systems Engineer should demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and a desire to optimize team efficiency throughout the entire lifecycle.
This position requires occasional international travel to the UK for several weeks at a time, as well as occasional local and domestic travel.
Why Join Us
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Joining Lockheed Martin means becoming part of a team that's making a significant impact in the field of engineering. When you choose to work with us, you'll enjoy:
- An excellent working environment equipped with state-of-the-art tools.
- The opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and top-notch professionals.
- A chance to be a part of solving some of the world's most challenging engineering problems.
- A culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the development of remarkable products.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level, work on groundbreaking projects, and be a part of a team that thrives on innovation, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our mission.
Basic Qualifications
To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline with 2+ years of related professional experience or equivalent experience/combined education.
- Experience with creating/maintaining Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEI&T) artifacts such as requirements specifications, interface specifications, verification matrices, test plans, test procedures, test reports, etc.
- Experience with troubleshooting issues, analyzing test results, and problem/issue reporting and tracking
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to travel up to 10% (5 weeks per year)
- Qualified candidates must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship.
Desired Skills
- Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) methodology and tools (Cameo MagicDraw preferred)
- SEI&T experience with submarine or ship combat or weapons systems
- Experience coordinating Integration and Test activities among multiple organizations
- Knowledgeable in software programming or scripting languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python, Bash)
- Knowledgeable in operating system and networking concepts
- Experience with test automation tools
- Working knowledge of electrical and electronic test equipment
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.
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.