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System Engineer Staff-Level 4

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Fort Worth, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2025
Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin

You will be the one of the F-35 System Engineers to lead studies for the Future Capabilities And Technology (FCAT) Innovation and Solutions (I&S) contract on the System Modernization Working Group (SMWG) team.

Our SMWG team is responsible for the development of Pre-Program Of Record (Pre-POR) studies of capabilities for insertion and integration into the F-35 Program baseline. The study work includes capability conops development, technology maturation study, capability integration/insertion roadmap and the Air System Impact Assessment (ASIA) activity.

What You Will Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading studies for the Future Capabilities And Technology (FCAT) Innovation and Solutions (I&S) contract at Lockheed Martin Aeronautic company.

Leading all technical and programmatic aspects of studies in order to develop or integrate new capabilities into the F-35 Air System.

Working collaboratively with customers, technical SMEs, Suppliers and Program Management to ensure the assigned studies are technically and programmatically efficient and per program schedule.

This position is located at a facility that requires special access. **

What's In It For You:

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications

Experience as a project leader

Experience leading cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams.

Experience with project planning and execution.

Experience working with teams to execute tasks within scope and ensure on-schedule delivery to customers.

Secret security clearance

Desired Skills

Past experience with F-35 mission systems, fusion, or weapons integration is a plus

Strong desire to learn and increase technical knowledge of the F-35 Air System.

Strong communication skills, including technical briefings, presentations to customers, technical writing, and verbal communication.

Strong project leadership skills, including leading cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams.

Strong project planning skills, including the ability to work with teams to define study tasks, develop study schedules, and estimate the effort required to execute studies.

Strong project execution skills, including the ability to work with teams to execute tasks within scope and ensure on-schedule delivery to customers.

Self-starter

Ability to work independently with moderate oversight from the SMWG Tech Lead

Knowledge of high level F-35 AS/AV architecture is desirable

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 and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. 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 and New York is $120,100 - $208,150. 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 : $104,500 - $184,115

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