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Responsible System Engineer - LE Missile

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Littleton, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2026
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.

The Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program is seeking a Responsible Engineer to support Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) for the Trident II ballistic missile on the Life Extension (LE) program. The SEIT team oversees interface definitions, plans and executes verification processes, and supports development project under the FBM Program for LE.

The LE Missile Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) is the technical advocate for the missile system throughout the product's life cycle, gathers performance information, supports major reviews, and participates in critical production, critical missile design decisions, and alteration activities to support overall missile system assessments.

This role provides engineering authority and accountability for missile-specific requirements, performance, reliability, and safety throughout the system lifecycle.

As the Missile RSE on the FBM LE program, you will:

Serve as the technical expert who maintains a full understanding of the D5LE missile systems and verifies compliance with LE product certifications at the system level

Ensure the technical integrity of the missile while considering allocated cost and schedule constraints

Direct and mentor a multidisciplinary team (structures, propulsion, guidance, avionics, etc.) to deliver integrated missile solutions

Participate in problem investigations, test plans, and flight-test execution; assess test data and drive corrective actions

Integrate technical requirements with facility and fleet operation activities

Interface with program management, customers, and certification authorities to ensure compliance with FBM LE program requirements

Prepare technical reports, risk registers, and status updates for senior leadership and external stakeholders

Support the FBM Chief Engineer/Executive CPE (ECPE) relating to coordination and integration with missile product RSEs/CPEs and Delegates for LE

Basic Qualifications

Experience providing technical guidance and support across multiple disciplines, and facilitating collaboration among stakeholders to drive project success

Working knowledge of complex missile or

launch vehicle systems, missile or launch vehicle

subsystems, including one or more of the

following: Electronics, Structures, Controls,

Propulsion, Initiation, Reentry etc.

General understanding of missile or launch

vehicle assembly

General knowledge of support equipment and

operational procedures for missiles or launch

vehicles

A solid understanding of systems engineering

principles

Experience in problem investigation methods,

root cause analysis methods and problem

resolution/corrective action development

  • 5 years of FBM program experience and 3 years LM Space experience

Secret clearance required to start with the

ability to obtain a Top Secret

Desired Skills

Familiarity with Lockheed Martin Processes and Procedures

FBM Experience: Experience working within the FBM program

2 years similar product (missile or launch vehicle) experience, 4 years related technical experience, 3 years leadership experience

Prior experience as Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) on more than one product

Prior experience as a subsystem or system Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE)

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 $151,200 - $266,570. 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 $173,900 - $301,415. 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 : $151,200 - $266,570

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