JOB ID: 732453BR
Date posted: Jun. 17, 2026
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.
For over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide an affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.
The Common Missile Compartment (CMC) Program is looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineer to join a team of Systems Engineering and Integration Team (SEIT) members to contribute to various projects at various stages throughout the system lifecycle.
The Staff Systems Engineer for CMC Test Integration is responsible for ensuring successful testing and test integration efforts supporting Missile System Verification (MSV) on the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Common Missile Compartment (CMC) Program. The successful candidate will function as the Technical Lead assessing impacts of changes to the Strategic Programs Official Schedule Estimate and System Test Documentation to testing efforts on First of Class (FoC) of COLUMBIA and Dreadnought Submarines. To ensure that MSV testing needs are met with Sea Trial and Demonstration & Shakedown Operations (DASOs), the successful candidate will participate and be primary Technical lead in various technical Working Groups that require integration for test data collection events to deliver required test data to support CMC MSV.
Excellent integration and communication within LM, other Contractors, Navy, and DoD Customers will ensure Missile Requirements are met. The successful candidate will provide technical support for critical reviews such as Flight Safety Review (FSR) and Flight Readiness Review (FRR).
As a Staff Systems Engineer – Test Integration team member you will:
- Apply Systems Thinking while playing a leading role in, Integration, Requirements Verification, and Deployment of hardware schedules to support MSV
- Perform strategic technical and schedule planning, system integration, verification and validation, risk/cost, and supportability and effectiveness analyses that affect Missile Branch efforts
- Successfully integrate and work collaboratively with internal LM Stakeholders within SEIT, Field Engineering, Flight Sciences, SWS Contractor Community, Navy, and DoD Customers to meet Missile and SSBN testing needs
- Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, trades, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to ensure the total system solution meets the mission
- Development of documentation for socialization of CMC system solutions for interfaces to other FBM contractors and Customers are generated using appropriate DOD OD and SSPINTs
- Coordinate verification activities, including analysis, testing, and demonstration with internal and external stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles and practices
- Familiarity with Confluence, Jira and/or other Agile tools and processes
- Familiarity with MBSE tools and common modeling approaches
- Demonstrated ability to learn new software tools and applications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance; US Citizenship required
Desired Skills:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Master’s Degree in relevant field
- Familiarity with US Navy Ship systems (SSBNs preferred
- Proven work experience on the FBM program assessing impacts of changes to interfaces
- Familiarity with risk and opportunity management policies and procedures
- Experience with opportunity management methodologies and tools
- Experience with DOORS requirements management tool
- Systems Modeling software experience (Cameo/MagicDraw/Rhapsody)
- Familiarity with MBSE translation and implementation from previous documentation to an integrated data set within the digital thread
- Familiarity with US Navy Ship systems (SSBNs preferred)
- Demonstrated competency in the review of interface documents, requirements, and impacts to the Trident II D5LE Missile
- Experience with developing products for the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program
- Experience with process development and deployment
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering, program management, and operations
- Missile or space segment design and test experience with one or more subsystems or disciplines outside of Systems Engineering
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to think critically and creatively
- Active DOD clearance
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:
Top Secret
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:
9x80 every other Friday off
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help 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 diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, 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. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level:
Experienced Professional
Business Unit:
SPACE
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:
Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
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