Systems Engineer Associate - Early Career
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
At Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.
The Stinger Ground portfolio is looking for a full-time and early career Systems Engineering Asc to join a common ground systems engineering team supporting multiple satellite programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Define ground subsystem requirements, structures, behavior, interfaces, and data flows
- Contribute to design and model development by creating or refining SysML elements and diagrams in Cameo
- Contribute to development of system architecture deliverables
- Develop test and verification plan approaches
- Participate in design trade studies
- Participate in interface working groups to define and mature external interfaces
- Present at internal meetings and demos
Security Clearance: This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance to start. Candidates who do not possess a TS/SCI clearance will be considered for sponsorship subject to eligibility and successful background investigation.
The information below includes the standard job description for this position:
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 systems engineering, a technical discipline, or a closely related field
- Must be a United States citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Desired Skills
- Experience performing systems engineering activities in the aerospace industry with a focus on space or ground segments
- Experience with agile development process, roles, and rhythms
- Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and proficiency with SysML and Cameo
- Demonstrated ability to work in self-directed manner, work independently, and leverage best practices
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $65500.00 - $121700.00
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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.