Systems Engineer Staff (Level 4)
Lockheed Martin · Huntsville, AL · 1 mo ago
OTHR$105k–$195k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to include only sections that have real content. The posting includes description (intro) maybe "About the role". We have responsibilities listed. We have Basic Qualifications and Desired Skills. Also Pay Information (salary range). Benefits offered. No schedule info. So we should have sections: About the role (intro paragraph), Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe combine Basic Qualifications?), Qualifications? The instruction: use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We need to decide which to use. The posting includes "Basic Qualifications" and "Desired Skills". Could map Basic Qualifications to Requirements or Qualifications. Desired Skills to Skills. We'll include Requirements (Basic Qualifications) and Skills (Desired Skills). Also Benefits and Pay. No Schedule.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate like EEO etc. The posting includes some generic statements at start: "Standard Job Description Space is a critical domain..." That's fluff but it's substantive? It's about Lockheed Martin Space. We can treat that as About the role. We'll keep that paragraph.
We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from responsibilities, qualifications, desired skills, pay, benefits. Ensure we don't omit any.
Let's extract:
Intro paragraph: "Standard 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."
Then: "Seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to serve as the Release Train Engineer (RTE) for the Terminal High‑Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program. The RTE will act as the chief facilitator for the Agile Release Train (ART), ensuring that the integrated product development lifecycle—spanning system architecture, hardware, software, and test—delivers high‑quality, mission‑critical capabilities on schedule and within budget."
That's also part of About the role.
Then "Responsibilities Include The Following Agile CoordinationLead the ART ceremonies (PI Planning, Sprint Review, System Demo). Maintain ART cadence, track iteration goals, and remove impediments across cross‑functional teams (systems, software, hardware, test, logistics). Conduct Scrum of Scrum meetings with ARTProgram ExecutionAlign PI objectives with THAAD system architecture, launch timelines, and stakeholder requirements. Manage the integration of system engineering artifacts (IBIS, requirements, IOT, test plans) into the PI backlog.Metrics ReportingTrack ART performance metrics (velocity, predictability, quality). Produce PI and System Increment status reports for senior leadership and external Customer representatives."
We need to format as list items.
Then: "The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications."
That seems like more responsibilities or maybe part of standard job description. Could be included under Responsibilities as well. We'll treat as additional responsibilities.
Then "Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology Engineering, Mathematics) or a related disciplineExperience across the systems engineering lifecycle including requirements development, integration, and analysisExperience with one or more elements of the Missile Defense Programs (such as THAAD, Patriot, AEGIS, C2BMC, etc)Experience engaging with goverment customers and senior leadership on project milestonesExperiece utilizing Agile methodologies Active or current Secret security clearance, thus US citizenship is required."
Note there are missing spaces; we need to preserve as is but we can format as list items splitting by experience? The instruction: Use
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to include only sections that have real content. The posting includes description (intro) maybe "About the role". We have responsibilities listed. We have Basic Qualifications and Desired Skills. Also Pay Information (salary range). Benefits offered. No schedule info. So we should have sections: About the role (intro paragraph), Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe combine Basic Qualifications?), Qualifications? The instruction: use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We need to decide which to use. The posting includes "Basic Qualifications" and "Desired Skills". Could map Basic Qualifications to Requirements or Qualifications. Desired Skills to Skills. We'll include Requirements (Basic Qualifications) and Skills (Desired Skills). Also Benefits and Pay. No Schedule.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate like EEO etc. The posting includes some generic statements at start: "Standard Job Description Space is a critical domain..." That's fluff but it's substantive? It's about Lockheed Martin Space. We can treat that as About the role. We'll keep that paragraph.
We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from responsibilities, qualifications, desired skills, pay, benefits. Ensure we don't omit any.
Let's extract:
Intro paragraph: "Standard 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."
Then: "Seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to serve as the Release Train Engineer (RTE) for the Terminal High‑Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program. The RTE will act as the chief facilitator for the Agile Release Train (ART), ensuring that the integrated product development lifecycle—spanning system architecture, hardware, software, and test—delivers high‑quality, mission‑critical capabilities on schedule and within budget."
That's also part of About the role.
Then "Responsibilities Include The Following Agile CoordinationLead the ART ceremonies (PI Planning, Sprint Review, System Demo). Maintain ART cadence, track iteration goals, and remove impediments across cross‑functional teams (systems, software, hardware, test, logistics). Conduct Scrum of Scrum meetings with ARTProgram ExecutionAlign PI objectives with THAAD system architecture, launch timelines, and stakeholder requirements. Manage the integration of system engineering artifacts (IBIS, requirements, IOT, test plans) into the PI backlog.Metrics ReportingTrack ART performance metrics (velocity, predictability, quality). Produce PI and System Increment status reports for senior leadership and external Customer representatives."
We need to format as list items.
Then: "The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications."
That seems like more responsibilities or maybe part of standard job description. Could be included under Responsibilities as well. We'll treat as additional responsibilities.
Then "Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology Engineering, Mathematics) or a related disciplineExperience across the systems engineering lifecycle including requirements development, integration, and analysisExperience with one or more elements of the Missile Defense Programs (such as THAAD, Patriot, AEGIS, C2BMC, etc)Experience engaging with goverment customers and senior leadership on project milestonesExperiece utilizing Agile methodologies Active or current Secret security clearance, thus US citizenship is required."
Note there are missing spaces; we need to preserve as is but we can format as list items splitting by experience? The instruction: Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we should split each qualification into separate
- . We'll need to parse.
Basic Qualifications items:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology Engineering, Mathematics) or a related discipline
- Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle including requirements development, integration, and analysis
- Experience with one or more elements of the Missile Defense Programs (such as THAAD, Patriot, AEGIS, C2BMC, etc)
- Experience engaging with government customers and senior leadership on project milestones (note typo "goverment")
- Experience utilizing Agile methodologies
- Active or current Secret security clearance, thus US citizenship is required.
We'll keep the typo as is? Probably preserve original text: "goverment". We'll keep.
Then "Desired Skills Certified SAFe® Release Train Engineer (preferred) or equivalent Agile certification.Excellent written and verbal communicationExperience acting as a Release Train Engineer or Scrum Master within a SAFe/Agile environment. Direct experience with missile defense or high‑energy weapons systems (THAAD, Patriot, Aegis) is strongly preferred.Proficiency with SAFe® core values, PI Planning tools (Jira), Python scripting, Microsoft tools suiteMaster’s degree in related fieldProficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice"
We need to split into list items. Identify each:
- Certified SAFe® Release Train Engineer (preferred) or equivalent Agile certification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Experience acting as a Release Train Engineer or Scrum Master within a SAFe/Agile environment.
- Direct experience with missile defense or high‑energy weapons systems (THAAD, Patriot, Aegis) is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with SAFe® core values, PI Planning tools (Jira), Python scripting, Microsoft tools suite
- Master’s degree in related field
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Now Pay Information: "Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00". Also note later: "At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer."
We should include the salary range and maybe note that it's a guideline. But we should not add filler like "commensurate with experience". The posting includes that note; we can include as part of Pay section.
Benefits: "Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, 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 may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.For (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."
We need to output Benefits as list items. Could split each benefit.
List benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Parental Leave
- EAP
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Education Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (may be offered depending on the position; payments not guaranteed, vary year to year, tied to performance metrics)
- 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 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.
We need to keep the Washington state specifics as part of benefits.
Now Schedule: none.
We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". The Pay section includes salary range and note about guideline; that's okay.
Now produce HTML fragment:
About the role
... intro paragraph ...
Responsibilities
- Lead the ART ceremonies (PI Planning, Sprint Review, System Demo). Maintain ART cadence, track iteration goals, and remove impediments across cross‑functional teams (systems, software, hardware, test, logistics). Conduct Scrum of Scrum meetings with ART
- Align PI objectives with THAAD system architecture, launch timelines, and stakeholder requirements. Manage the integration of system engineering artifacts (IBIS, requirements, IOT, test plans) into the PI backlog.
- Track ART performance metrics (velocity, predictability, quality). Produce PI and System Increment status reports for senior leadership and external Customer representatives.
- Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
- Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology Engineering, Mathematics) or a related discipline
- Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle including requirements development, integration, and analysis
- Experience with one or more elements of the Missile Defense Programs (such as THAAD, Patriot
About the role
... intro paragraph ...
Responsibilities
- Lead the ART ceremonies (PI Planning, Sprint Review, System Demo). Maintain ART cadence, track iteration goals, and remove impediments across cross‑functional teams (systems, software, hardware, test, logistics). Conduct Scrum of Scrum meetings with ART
- Align PI objectives with THAAD system architecture, launch timelines, and stakeholder requirements. Manage the integration of system engineering artifacts (IBIS, requirements, IOT, test plans) into the PI backlog.
- Track ART performance metrics (velocity, predictability, quality). Produce PI and System Increment status reports for senior leadership and external Customer representatives.
- Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
- Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology Engineering, Mathematics) or a related discipline
- Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle including requirements development, integration, and analysis
- Experience with one or more elements of the Missile Defense Programs (such as THAAD, Patriot