Staff Systems Engineer - Richmond - Lockheed Martin

Description

Job ID:708139BR


Date posted:
Jan


19, 2026Description:

Who We Are:

Want to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fun, fast-paced, and dynamic environment? Are you a problem solver that takes on challenges that others think are impossible? If you answered yes to these questions, then we invite you to join Lockheed Martin Rotary and Missions Systems (
RMS) as a Staff Systems EngineerLockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions.

You will be joiningLockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems

About Rotary and Mission SystemsOur team in Warfighter Solutions consists of a variety of engineering disciplines that work together to execute design, development, integration and test of systems and have expertise in Software Defined Radios (SDR), digital signal processing (DSP), GNSS constellation simulation, and signal transceivers.

Our team members build strong relationships with one another, founded on trust, open communication, and a sense of camaraderie.

This leads to a positive and productive work culture, where team members feel valued, supported, and motivated to contribute to the team's success.

We embody the Lockheed Martin core values.

Learn more about our Culture hereWho You Are:
You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions. You have an innovative mindset, and capable of finding solutions to complex engineering challenges.

You have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, with 9 years of professional experience, a Masters degree with over 7 years of experience, or equivalent experience/combined education.

You currently hold a Top Secret clearance.


The Work:
We are in search of an experienced Systems Engineer to join our team.

As an Engineering Professional, your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to the creation of design solutions that address complex engineering problems across the full software cycle.
• Developing operational scenarios, system requirements and architectures based on the customer's goals and contractual requirements.
• Incrementally developing the product design and delivery optimization requirements. Act as a core member of a multi-disciplinary team that represents all capabilities, directly supporting software development and integration activities for the program.
• Developing functional, architectural, and detailed designs. Incrementally develops design to provide added or updated functionality based on operational scenarios and customer requirements.
• Managing key aspects of the technical implementation of the program, by collaborating across disciplines to ensure that technical parameters, interfaces, and assumptions are consistent, and interfacing with stakeholders (e.g., engineering, technical staff, client) to ensure program goals are met.
• Orchestrating cross-functional collaboration to ensure best practices and domain knowledge are shared.
• Performing obsolescence analysis for current/future hardware solutions.
• Supporting and providing guidance on operations and maintenance, including definition and communication of complete test, integration, and checkout plans for new capabilities.
• Working cross-functionally to analyze, test and iterate technical requirements, user stories and operations concepts. Provide technical direction and clarification of requirements within the team.

Why Work For Us:
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
#REAS

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college, with 9 years of professional experience, 7 years of professional experience with a Masters degree or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Security Clearance required Prior to Start: Top Secret
• Experience performing software and/or systems integration and testing
• Experience with validation and verification of system requirements
• Experience developing system, hardware, and performance requirements
• Ability to work in a rapid paced, Agile development environment
• Ability to travel to vendors or test events as it may be required
• Experience in test plan/procedure preparation and test execution
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment
• Experience working with internal and external customers

Desired Skills:

• Experience working with RF technologies
• Experience in technology integration of complex systems
• Experience working within a System Development Life Cycle
• Experience developing system interfaces and architectures
• Experience with SolidWorks EPDM, Cameo Systems Modeler, JIRA, DOORS
• Experience with 3D Modeling software (CATIA, Solidworks, etc)
• Agile Experience (Product Owner, Scrum Master)
• Experience working with vendors
• Experience working with internal and external customers
• Methodical approach to problem solving
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience utilizing Operating Systems & Environments

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: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 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:

RMS

Relocation Available:
Possible

Career Area:
Systems Engineering: System of Systems Integration

Type:
Full-Time


Shift:
First