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We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and\nurgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the\nworld. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring\nsecurity and prosperity.\nJoin us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.\nAs a Principal Systems Engineer and the authority in Survivability Engineering, you will support the System Engineering (SE) Special Disciplines and other integrated product area organizations in one or more of the following areas:\nApplying advanced concepts in electrical, electronics and physics disciplines to execute various tasks related to Survivability engineering specialty.\nEnsuring that military space vehicle and missile designs, from the component level to the system level, will meet performance requirements during and after exposure to specified environments, including natural space and man-made radiation environments.\nConducting technical planning, specification requirements derivation, modeling and analysis, design, test planning and execution, documentation, requirements verification/validation to support overall system needs and act as technical consultant for management and customers\nWill join the enterprise Survivability Engineering group, will be partnered with other authorities, mentor and lead peers\nServing in a key technical lead role, independently and leading other team members, in executing Survivability tasks, driving timely high quality results, while maintaining collaboration across both the Survivability team and the greater FBM program.\nMentoring junior engineers within Survivability Engineering.\nThis position may require occasional travel at various periods of time based on program lifecycle and need for presenting material to Program or Customer.\nThe information below reflects the standard job description for this position:\nPerforms 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.\nBasic Qualifications\nExperience in man-made Nuclear and Natural Space Radiation environments and in Nuclear Hardness and Survivability engineering\nExperience conducting radiation assessments and analyses\nPossesses technical knowledge, depth and breadth, related to spacecraft / missile development lifecycle and requirements compliance.\n\nActive or Current Secret Security Clearance with willingness/eligibility to obtain a Top Secret Security clearance; US Citizenship Required\nDesired Skills\nAdvance Degree in Nuclear Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar area of study\n12+ years combined expertise in Natural Space Radiation and Man-Made environments and Engineering\nExperience with Radiation software tools (e.g., MCNP, NOVICE, Srim/Trim, Novice/Geant4, Creme96, Creme-mc, Shieldose, Spenvis, Omere, Ap8/Ap8, and Ap9/Ae9)\nExperience working in Radiation test facilities [e.g., test labs in universities such as University of California at Davis, Texas A&M, Indiana University Cyclotron Facility (IUCF), Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL)]]\nExperience with Piece-part radiation testing, performance, and reliability\nExperience with Electrical Engineering simulation/modeling tools (e.g. PSpice, etc) and software tools for performing EE and mathematical analysis (e.g. Matlab, etc)\nKnowledge or experience in the following relevant subject areas: Propulsion, Ordnance, Mechanical Structures, Avionics Electronics, Navigation, Guidance & Control, Missile Performance, Materials & Processes, EEE parts, Flight Software, Reliability, Safety, Support Equipment\nElectronic, electrical, electromechanical and electrooptical (EEEE) components\nExperience working and collaborating with peers and senior material specialists from within and outside the engineering group\nLead anomaly resolution teams\nBe organized and is able to effectively multi-task in a dynamic, fast paced environment\nBe recognized as an authority in systems thinking techniques with the demonstrated ability to apply them to a wide range of sophisticated problems and train others in their application\nMissile or space segment design and test experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering\nExperience with military and technical requirements/specifications\nExperience participating in major program reviews (SRR, PDR, ETC)\nDemonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in multi-functional teams, integration across teams, build strong professional relationships with team members and build consensus among peers\nExperience in briefing results to customers and senior leadership\nActive or Current Top Secret clearance\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $178500.00 - $331500.00\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nBenefits 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.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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