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Systems Engineer - Mid Career

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Littleton, CO Intern
POSTED ON 3/29/2026
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.

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. Together, we can create a better tomorrow and push the boundaries of what is possible.

As a Systems Engineer, you work alongside experienced engineers in the Conventional Prompt Strike Navy Launcher IPT to collaborate across organizations to help meet safety, technical rigor, and schedule priorities. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to work in a flexible and dynamic team environment while gaining direct product knowledge from experienced engineers.

Additionally, there are numerous opportunities to help represent the Launcher Systems team with our Army and Navy partner and with LM leadership. Your collaboration skills will be employed to support our program partners across multiple geographic locations. There will be opportunities for business travel to support Customer, Supplier and product integration activities.

In this dynamic role you will:

Lead the development of the Power Conversion Unit

Assist the Electrical Components product engineers in the technical development of the Supplier's and LM product design and manufacturing baselines (ordnance pin puller, motorized pin actuator & eject interlock, weapon safe and arm eject device)

Support Make/ Buy decisions for products not yet with an identified design agent and manufacturing supplier

Prepare briefing materials for use at internal and external reviews

Assist in the development and maintenance of design, analysis, test and as-built artifacts/work products to support product certification/ verification; review and coordinate subcontract or contract data requirement submissions

Support peer reviews, Engineering Review Boards, Product pre-shipment reviews

Participate on Failure Review Board investigation teams and support Material Review Boards for nonconforming material

Participate in relationship building with our Supplier and Test facilities through consistent positive engagement

Basic Qualifications

Eligibility and willingness to obtain a Secret Clearance - U.S. Citizenship Required

Electrical/electro-mechanical engineering, missile and/or aerospace related experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and experience presenting to peers, leadership, and/or customers

Failure Review Board technical support; Root Cause and Corrective Action training and experience

Desired Skills

Desire to become Product Responsible Engineer or equivalent (CPE)

Delegate CPE training, experience

Adaptable to new situations and demonstrate self-initiative in solving complex problems.

Support Manufacturing, Production, and Test activities.

Preparation for and participation in major program design reviews (Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, Manufacturing Design Review, Test Readiness Review).

Experience in Worst Case Analysis (WCA) and/or Part-Stress Analysis

Knowledge of functional and environmental test methodologies/requirements used on missile, launch vehicle, and/or satellite programs

Subcontracting technical support

Quality nonconforming material disposition support (repair, re-use determinations)

Experienced at leading teams through challenging engineering and/or programmatic issues

Navy customer interaction (surface, submarine, or strategic systems)

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 $109,200 - $192,510. 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 $125,600 - $217,695. 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 : $109,200 - $192,510

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