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Geospatial Systems Engineer

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Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026
Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

This position is on the Strata Systems Engineering team, and will collaborate with the customer, local engineers, and geographically dispersed teammates and stakeholders to ensure Strata deliveries are well engineered, and are designed to adhere to all system requirements and policies according to contractual requirements. This position will requires the ability to physically access the Herndon DEP II facility.

The ideal candidate will have experience in systems engineering processes and practices, requirements development and analysis, and systems of systems verification. The candidate will work within an Agile team environment utilizing Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) software methodologies and processes and have direct experience using ESRI's software suite.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning engineering activities during release planning events in accordance with the Strata program roadmap and assist the Systems Engineering team in accomplishing the objectives laid out for each release. They will regularly perform engineering studies or concept of operations (CONOPS) to investigate and proof engineering activities prior to their inclusion in a Strata program increment (PI), and will work with the government customer to shape on contract growth through Requests for Change (RFCs) and IDIQ Task Orders.

Basic Qualifications

  • 3 years of recent systems engineering experience and processes
  • Experience translating customer requirements/vision into discrete Engineering and Development Features with Acceptance Criteria
  • Experience with the SAFe Agile Processes and Agile Programs/Projects
  • Direct experience with the ArcGIS suite of products (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, or ArcGIS Earth)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance, with a final TS required to start

Desired Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree or Masters degree in systems engineering, software engineering, or geographical information systems
  • Geospatial Intelligence and/or NGA Customer experience
  • Experience deploying ArcGIS Enterprise in a high availability environment
  • Familiar with Red Had Linux environments
  • Experience working with cloud environments, particularly for Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Experience coordinating and integrating with external segments to deliver enterprise capabilities
  • Prior experience utilizing Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodology
  • Experience with cyber security (Evaluating vulnerabilities, identifying mitigations, general security process knowledge)
  • Prior knowledge in or willingness to learn Docker, Kubernetes, and streaming analytics
  • Security Certification (or equivalent DoD 8140 certification)

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.



  • At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help 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 diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, 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. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

    If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

    Other Important Information

    By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

    Work Schedule Information

    Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

    National Pay Statement

    Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $97,100 - $171,235. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

    Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

    (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.

    This position is incentive plan eligible.

    Premium Pay Statement

    Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $111,700 - $193,660. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

    Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

    This position is incentive plan eligible.

    Salary : $97,100 - $171,235

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