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Systems Engineer Sr.- SE&IT

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Huntsville, AL Intern
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026
Job Description

WHAT WE'RE DOING

Advancing the Integrated Discrimination and Electronic Protection capabilities of the Missile Defense System (MDS)

Leading systems engineering trades, analysis, and studies related to requirements generation

Developing and delivering MDS capabilities and engineering artifacts into the Technical Baseline (TBL)

THE WORK

Performance analyst to develop, benchmark, and utilize medium-level fidelity and first principles physics-based simulations to conduct analysis and develop requirements for integrated multi-phenomenology sensors, battle management command control & communications, and weapon systems for the Missile Defense Agency.

Support and develop analysis

planning and tool developments, Support requirements product development, and potentially represent the Systems Engineering and Integration Team to Missile Defense Agency to internal and external stakeholders in reviews and technical interchanges related to analysis.

Collaborate with team Subject Matter Experts to ensure technical quality of performance requirements and analysis products.

Facilitate expansion of Model Based Systems Engineering capabilities to incorporate analytical

modeling and performance requirements.

Who We Are

A dedicated team at Lockheed Martin committed to advancing missile defense systems

Collaborative environment focused on innovation and excellence in engineering

Engaged in high-impact projects with national security significance

Who You Are

Experienced in systems engineering, particularly in requirements generation, concept development, analysis, and simulation

Skilled in leading technical teams and providing oversight in a complex engineering environment

Proficient in interfacing with technical stakeholders and managing technical documentation and baselines

Adept at preparing and delivering technical briefings and engineering products

Strong project management skills with experience in monitoring tasks, schedules, scope, and costs

WHY JOIN US

Excellent benefits and amenities.

Ongoing career development and support.

Rewards and recognition for your hard work.

Medical and dental coverage.

401k retirement savings plan.

Paid time off for work/life balance.

Mentorship opportunities

Basic Qualifications

Ability to perform with a team of fast-paced multi-skill system performance analysts and modeling and simulation (M&S) developers.

Must have a strong technical background in using numerical M&S and a high level programming language such as MATLAB, Python, or similar language environment to support development of system performance requirements.

Demonstrate knowledge of building and/or analyzing M&S for M&S for integrated missile defense systems including subsystems such as EO/IR sensors, RF/Radar sensors, kill vehicles, missiles/interceptors, space systems, threats & countermeasures, target discrimination, or command and control (e.g., C3I, C4I, etc.).

Candidate must demonstrate ability to think critically to develop and capture concepts in technical papers, presentations, and discussions. Individual must possess good oral and written communication skills.

Desired Skills

Familiarity with the Missile Defense System Specification.

Demonstrated experience modeling or simulating missile defense applications or similar domains (air combat, air defense, intercept of ballistic targets, intercept of non-ballistic targets, space vehicles, sub-orbital mechanics, countermeasure mitigation and discrimination, etc.).

Knowledge of ballistic and advanced threat systems (e.g., aero-maneuvering, hypersonic, hyperglide, countermeasures, etc.).

Modeling and analysis experience in aspects of the missile defense system (e.g., Aegis Weapons Systems, Ground based Midcourse Defense (GMD), Next Generation Interceptor, Glide Phase Intercept (GPI), Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS),

Fire Control, C2BMC, MDS sensors (EO/IR/RF), kill vehicles, interceptors, countermeasures, etc.).

Systems engineering experience with large, complex systems and use of descriptive and analytical models supporting development of performance specifications in a Model Based Systems Engineering environment.

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.



  • Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

    As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

    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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