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Systems Engineer - Configuration Owner/Birdwatcher

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Littleton, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
Job Description

"Ahead of Ready"

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility.

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life.

At Lockheed Martin, we are shaping the future of space exploration and defense. As a leader in the industry, we are known for our pioneering spirit, collaborative partnerships, innovative thinking, and commitment to building remarkable products.

We are at the forefront of hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of this exciting journey.

Our Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program is creating the first hypersonic system for the U.S. Navy, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

If you share our passion for innovation and our commitment to making a difference in the world, we welcome you to join us.

Learn more about our Hypersonic Solutions and the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program

The CPS Theater Strike Weapon Systems (TSWS) team in Littleton, Colorado is in search of a Systems Engineer

As a Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development of these advanced systems.

In this role, you will:

Drive All Up Round Canister configuration definition including deriving requirements from known use cases and developing vehicle architecture

Support physical and functional architecture discussions

Support Systems Requirements Review (SRR) and Comprehensive Design Review (CDR) efforts

Drive completion of engineering into Manufacturing Readiness Review (MaRR)

Oversee integration activities for vehicle builds through the production environment for Weapon System Integration (WSI) and follow-on Tech Insertion (TI) contracts

Provide on-site production and design issue resolution by communicating and coordinating between the required Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) including Responsible Systems Engineers (RSEs), Certified Product Engineers (CPEs), Chief Engineers (CEs), Manufacturing Engineers (MEs), Quality Engineers (QEs), and assembly level drawing owners

Drive issue resolution by composing remediation instructions and entering within quality engineering tools (Q-notes)

Coordinate and communicate resolution instructions across multifunctional teams including quality engineers, manufacturing engineers, and production leadership

Some travel required~30%

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Basic Qualifications

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package.

Broad systems engineering experience (e.g. system architecture and design, systems documentation, system requirements, CONOPs, systems verification)

Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation (such as Interface Control Documents (ICDs), electrical schematics, CAD models, and assembly level engineering drawings)

Previous experience as Electrical Integrator, Mechanical Integrator, or Test Engineer

Active or Current Secret security clearance; ship Required

Desired Skills

Strong multidisciplinary analytical and complex problem-solving skills with demonstrated critical thinking skills in a high pace environment

Familiarity with missile system design and architecture

Previous experience writing, reviewing, or using Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWIs)

Experience using Automation Framework (reading, writing, executing test procedures)

Previous experience with defect resolution including Material Review Board (MRB) certification or knowledge in Quality Assurance processes

Familiarity with Lockheed Martin production environment

Ability to articulate complex technical and programmatic issues to peers, management, and customers

Demonstrated leadership skills and systems thinking

Willingness to travel and support extended work shifts to per production demand

Experience with systems engineering design reviews: SRR, PDR, & CDR

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 $89,300 - $157,550. 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 $102,800 - $178,135. 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 : $89,300 - $157,550

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