Systems Engineer Sr - E3

About the Role

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. Our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology, designing advanced air vehicles and aircraft that defy gravity. The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Program) is seeking world-class talent in Systems Field Engineering to join a team that continues our tradition of making history in advanced aircraft development.

As a System Engineer, you will provide technical services and guidance on installation, upgrades, maintenance, configuration management, and mission operations of Unmanned Air System (UAS) Ground Control Stations (GCS). You will resolve technical problems, troubleshoot products, and modify them to meet customer requirements. Additionally, you will provide training to customers and serve as an integral member of a technical team overseeing complex mission systems during operations.

You will help design, develop, integrate, and test a variety of mission system equipment onto airborne platforms, performing hands-on activities such as building and installing electrical and mechanical components, including cable assemblies, computer systems, and voice/data communication devices. You will organize and manage multiple prototype development areas, use special test equipment for system verification, and contribute to developing systems including System Integration Labs, Deployable Shelters, and Fixed Facilities.

You will work effectively with Hardware Engineering, Platform Engineering, Software Engineering, and Integration/Test teams to create flexible test facilities supporting both development and test efforts. You will lead maintenance, upgrade, and build-up efforts on legacy and new systems, ensuring projects stay on or ahead of schedule and within budget. While traveling, you will support the Hardware Engineering Lead to keep local efforts coordinated and resolve issues as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical services and guidance for UAS Ground Control Stations (GCS), including installation, upgrades, maintenance, configuration management, and mission operations.
• Resolve technical problems, troubleshoot products, and modify them to meet customer requirements.
• Provide training to customers.
• Oversee complex mission systems during operations and confer with engineering teams regarding system anomalies.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test mission system equipment for airborne platforms.
• Perform hands-on activities, including building and installing electrical and mechanical components such as cable assemblies, computer systems, and voice/data communication devices.
• Organize and manage multiple prototype development areas.
• Use special test equipment to verify system functionality.
• Contribute to the development of System Integration Labs, Deployable Shelters, and Fixed Facilities.
• Collaborate with Hardware Engineering, Platform Engineering, Software Engineering, and Integration/Test teams.
• Lead maintenance, upgrade, and build-up efforts on legacy and new systems, ensuring projects stay on or ahead of schedule and within budget.
• Support the Hardware Engineering Lead during travel to coordinate local efforts and resolve issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related field (preferably Electrical Engineering) OR equivalent and applicable Ground System Engineer/Admin/IT experience.
• Security+ Certification.
• DOD Top Secret Clearance.

Skills

• UAV Technology Experience.
• Admin experience with Cisco, Juniper, Linux or RHEL, Windows, Windows Server, ESXi, and networking.
• Network Administration and computer system administration with experience in troubleshooting networks and computers.
• Aircraft modification experience and avionic integration.
• Technical report writing.
• Experience operating and maintaining support equipment.
• Knowledge/experience with integrated logistics support.
• Engineering technician experience.
• Linux/Unix administration.
• Willingness to work any shift to support customer and test needs.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Work/life balance initiatives, including flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10).
• Career development and mentorship opportunities.
• Rewards and recognition programs.
• Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Education Assistance.
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (performance-based and not guaranteed).
• For Washington state applicants only: Non-represented full-time employees accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) for incidental absences and receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month, up to 52 hours of sick leave annually, and receive at least 96 hours for holidays.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $95,900.00 - $178,100.00. The salary offered considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market/work location.