Innovations Lead Systems Engineer - FULL TIME Remote - Remote Eligible

Systems Engineer

Lockheed Martin's Rotary and Mission Systems' C4ISR team is looking for a proven and experienced Systems Engineer to support a one-of-a-kind Cross Business Area campaign that exemplifies our commitment to our OneLM Strategy. The Innovations Lead will drive the "ideas engine" that discovers, evaluates, and injects breakthrough technologies into the Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) stack. The Innovations Lead will act as a senior engineer, driving high-impact trade studies, rapid-prototype explorations, and technology-selection road-maps. The role partners with the Lead Systems Engineer, AWS Infrastructure Architect, AI/ML Engineers, the Advisory Board, and external research partners to ensure that every candidate solution is rigorously assessed for performance, risk, cost, and mission impact (Detection → Prediction → Response → Recovery).

The Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Integration team within our Digital Production Environment is building and delivering a cloud Lake, Digital Framework, and seamless integration of Lockheed Martin and 3rd-party applications.

A self-starter, an experienced Systems Engineer who can take a strategic view on technology insertion, an engineer committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge technology for our customers and allies worldwide.

Joining our team offers you the opportunity to support a company and a team where your contributions are valued and you can develop your skills and expertise. Our team puts a high value on work-life balance; we focus on results, not on how many hours you spend at work or online. We offer a flexible schedule so you can be productive while enjoying a well-balanced life inside and outside of work. Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Become part of a mission-driven organization where innovation, excellence, and balance go hand-in-hand.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years systems-engineering experience; ≥4 years leading technical trade studies or technology-insertion programs
• Bachelors degree in Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; M.S. preferred, or equivalent experience
• Ability to translate complex trade-study results into concise executive summaries and technical briefs
• Proven capability to lead cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers

Desired Skills:

• MBSE – Cameo Systems Modeler, SysML, DoDAF/ArchiMate; proficiency exporting data to DOORS NEXT.
• Trade-Study Tools – MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy, pandas, SciPy), R, or specialized multi-objective optimization packages.
• Rapid-Prototype Platforms – Docker/Kubernetes, AWS SageMaker, CloudFormation/Terraform, /Python development.
• Data-Lake Integration – familiarity with S3, Lake Formation, Kinesis, and data-catalog concepts.
• Security Frameworks – Zero-Trust AWS architecture, DoD SRG, NIST 800-53.
• Excellent written and oral communication

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: 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: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
• 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
• Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location.
• Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.