Systems Engineer Asc - Early Career

Standard Job Description

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 and outside of work. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is seeking a full time Early-Career Systems Architect (SA) in Grand Prairie, TX. In this role, you will develop a system architecture using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques, develop models for current and future missile system designs, develop system and system element architectures, designs, and interface definitions while supporting necessary internal and external design reviews, and serve as the focal point for the development and communication of the system architecture for the various stakeholders including both internal and external customers. The successful candidate will perform system architecture design using SysML based tools, perform system functionality definition including system states and modes, define system design for software requirements/functional interfaces and mission planning features, and synthesize design characteristics into an implementable system architecture.
Additional activities include:
• Working with requirements management team to ensure accuracy of the subsystem element model within the overall system model and linking with the subsystem requirements.
• Coordination with the team for modelling and simulation scenarios, and predicted performance.
• Supporting system timelines and working with software and hardware teams.
• Documentation of system design and implementation for various use case scenarios.
• Conducting model based performance simulations to determine the impact of requirements changes on system performance/behaviors.
This position requires ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance, therefore, U.S. citizenship is required.
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.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree or higher from an accredited college in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.

- Interest in Systems Engineering

- Must be a US citizen; this position requires a government security clearance. This position is located at a site that requires special access.

- Ability to work onsite.

- Ability to travel.

Desired Skills

- Proficient in DOORS, MATLAB, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using Cameo and Data Hub.

- Understanding of basic missile system design principles

- Familiarity in Systems Engineering life cycle process

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic who can work both independently and as part of a team

- Proficient with Microsoft Office

- Familiarity with scripting such as MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Linux, Unix, and/or other

- Strong interpersonal skills

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00
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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.
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.