Systems Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
THE WORK
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer in Uniondale, New York. In this role you will have the responsibility of conducting systems engineering functions for the Navy Trident Navigation Stragetic Weapons System program. The ideal candidate will coordinate with engineering teams, engineering project managers, program management, and forward site field engineers on next generation subsystem installation, daily maintenance schedule reporting, submarine refit tasks, advanced support of submarine inboard and outboard maintenance, problem investigation and troubleshooting tasks to support the fleet SSBN Strategic Weapons Systems (SWS) Trident Navigation subsystem operational life-cycle maintenance. This position will require travel (may include: Cape Canaveral Space Force Base, FL., Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA., Naval Submarine Base Bangor, WA.). Assignment will otherwise be primarily located in Uniondale, New York.
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. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related subject area from an accredited college or university is required
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance
- Project management tools to support status reporting and customer meetings, and ability to work with technical leads to manage cost, schedule, and technical scope
- Experience with integrated systems and sustainment life-cycle to maximize operational readiness
- Experience preparing charts and giving presentations outlining technical issues, solutions
Desired Skills
- Prior Trident experience is desired, Trident Navigation is a plus
- Technical experience and knowledge of FBM Missile Program
- Experience with navigation principles and applications
- Clear and concise communication style, ability to communicate with all levels of leadership, peers and customers
- Experience in analyzing and resolving problems
- Experience in effectively working in teams
- Strong Microsoft Office product knowledge
- Experience with OHIO/Vanguard Class SSBNs and sustainment lifecycle to coordinate Extended Refit Period (ERPs) and Shipyard Integrated Test Program (SITP)
- Experience with Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) applications (SWSNET) such Advanced Coordination Environment (ACE), Test Program Information Exchange System (TIES), Maintenance Applications (MA), Strategic Systems Programs Alteration (SPALT) Data System (SDS)
Pay Information
GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $88100.00 - $163700.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $79300.00 - $147300.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $70500.00 - $130900.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $63400.00 - $117800.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.
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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.