JOB ID: 731468BR
Date posted: Jun. 17, 2026
Description:
You will be the Systems Engineer Principal - Level 6 for the Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) Line‑of‑Business Systems Engineering team which is responsible for advancing F‑16 system design and integration.
**What You Will Be Doing**
As the Systems Engineer Principal - Level 6 you will be responsible for steering the F‑16 system‑design effort, aligning technical content with portfolio strategy, and ensuring seamless integration across Aeronautics lines of business.
“Your responsibilities will include:”
- Define and manage the processes used for F‑16 system design while guaranteeing technical rigor.
- Shape the strategic view of the portfolio by scoping and prioritizing development efforts.
- Integrate the F‑16 design approach with other Aeronautics lines of business and Model‑Based Systems Engineering initiatives.
- Partner with the Program Office on Model‑Based Systems Engineering and digital‑transformation projects.
- Serve as the primary System Design liaison between the F‑16 program and the Government Program Office.
**What’s In It For You**
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. [
**Who You Are**
A collaborative systems‑engineering leader with extensive experience in aircraft design, MBSE, and cross‑functional teamwork. You thrive in complex environments, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and drive results that impact mission‑critical programs. Your expertise makes this role a unique chance to shape the future of the F‑16 fleet.
**Further Information About This Opportunity**
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant technical discipline
- Experience within Systems Engineering and/or Engineering Management
- Secret security clearance.
Desired Skills:
- INCOSE Certification (ASEP, CSEP, ESEP)
- CAMEO experience preferred; DOORS knowledge helpful
- Systems Engineering design experience with architecture, requirements, and verification development and execution
- Proposal experience writing and reviewing BOEs
- Excellent communication skills defining strategy to senior leadership, industry partners and the Customer
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:
Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest:
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.
Ability to Work Remotely:
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules:
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.
Schedule for this Position:
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
Experience Level:
Experienced Professional
Business Unit:
AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area:
Systems Engineering: Other
Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
First
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
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