Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer | Lockheed Martin

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.

Curious where the nation is going with Overhead Persistent Infrared? Join Lockheed Martin's team that crafts and delivers the current and future generation of space systems that creatively combines satellite technology, sophisticated sensors, and data processing to provide crucial global infrared data 24/7. This mission advises Presidential decisions and defends the US and its allies in a rapidly evolving environment. Help us advance our OPIR designs and deliver survivable satellites with nuclear-hardened electronics, sophisticated communications, resiliency and cyber security. OPIR is a mission area where you can make big things happen and solve some of the country's hardest problems. Come join a team that has a vision for the future of space and knows what it takes to get there.

Lockheed Martin is looking for an energetic and high performing Systems Engineer to join the team in Boulder, CO. This position is in support of the Enterprise Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Solution (EOS) program.

• Have general knowledge of system architecture and ongoing/future changes to system affecting system design at a high level; also understanding program processes

• Prepare for and participate in program meetings, boards, and design reviews

• Ensure requirements are captured and allocated to appropriate tests

• Perform technical detailed test planning, system integration and testing for verification and validation

• Support System Certification Activities

• Experience supporting OPIR and/or SBIRS mission processing environments

• Familiarity with IT and Weapon System Architecture (WAA) certification and accreditation activities

• Proven ability to analyze complex technical data and develop executable solutions under tight, schedule-driven constraints, including working with incomplete or conflicting information

• Experience collaborating with hardware and software development teams to ensure mission requirements are effectively implemented

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong presentation skills and the ability to brief both technical and non-technical audiences

• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments while managing multiple roles and priorities across program operations

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build consensus and foster effective working relationships across cross-functional teams

• Demonstrated systems thinking mindset, with the ability to apply structured problem-solving approaches to drive solutions and continuous improvement

This position is onsite full-time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility in Boulder, CO. The work schedule is 9x80 every other Friday off. This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. TS/SCI clearance is required.