Systems Engineer Stf - Level 4 (10K Sign-On)

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Level 4 Systems Engineer to design and implement advanced GNSS/SBAS solutions onsite at our Fairfax, VA facility. We areseeking a highly specialized Systems Engineer with GNSS algorithm experience to define and optimize the mathematical models that ensure accuracy and strict safety-of-life integrity for high-precision applications. You will complete algorithmic analysis, validation, and design for the program. You will complete the analysis, design, and simulation of safety-critical algorithms for Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) solutions. The role involves applying rigorous systems engineering and reliable/secured networking techniques, ensuring compliance with industry standard development assurance guidelines, and delivering high reliability navigation capabilities for our commercial customers. The successful candidate has extensive systems engineering PNT domain experience and strong integration, verification and validation experience.

Other Major Responsibilities:

Systems Engineering Support - System Engineering support for requirement non-compliance impact assessments and resolution approach definition, change in policy analysis and impact assessments, fault tree analysis, performance analysis, routine document maintenance, security uplift tracking, ERB logistics, etc. Systems Engineering support to produce artifacts (requirements documents, design material, safety related material, performance and Hazardously Misleading Information (HMI) analysis reports, Site Installation Plans (SIP), Site Acceptance Test (SAT) reports, test plans, procedures, verification, and reports). Support to relevant program working groups. Support for issue tracking, resolution and escalation. Technical coordination with task owners to ensure proper tracking and management.

Cross Disciplinary Coordination - System Engineering support to work through issues/blockers across the team. Support program management to bridge technical and programmatic needs as required. Support to internal/external meetings as required.

Travel: Up to > 15 % travel

New hires to LM for this position may be eligible to receive a one-time lump sum sign on bonus up to $10,000

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

Expert level PNT/GNSS domain experience (or other similar algorithmically intensive and safety of life systems)

Fault tree and performance analysis

Experience developing, designing, modeling, simulationg and refining core SBAS algorithms

Background in analyzing ionospheric modeling challenges

Experience with safety of flight /life rated programs

System SEIT experience of complex SW/HW systems

Compliance management (assessment and resolution)

Functional and Product Baseline change management experience

Document maintenance, ERB administration

Proven ability to brief design details and challenges to Engineering Chiefs, PMO, and up to Program Director level as necessary

Desired Skills

Experience with Assurance Standards - Apply SAE ARP4754A, SAE ARP4761, RTCA DO 178C, DO 278A, and/or DO 254 as appropriate to define and evaluate safety-of-life metrics. Ensure safety, reliability, and airworthiness.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

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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.