Systems Engineer Prin - E6

Standard Job Description

You will be the Systems Engineer Principal for the Systems Engineering team which is responsible for delivering end‑to‑end system solutions.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Systems Engineer Principal you will be responsible for driving technical planning, integration, verification, validation, cost, risk, and supportability analyses across the entire system lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading technical planning and system integration from concept through disposal.
• Conducting verification, validation, and risk analyses to ensure performance against requirements.
• Performing functional, timeline, and trade‑study analyses and allocate requirements to hardware and software.
• Defining interfaces and translate customer needs into clear specifications.
• Developing cost and supportability models to guide decision‑making.

What's In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative, results‑driven engineer with deep expertise in systems engineering practices. You thrive in complex environments, can translate abstract requirements into concrete solutions, and enjoy mentoring junior team members. Your analytical mindset and commitment to excellence make this role a perfect platform to shape high‑impact systems.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Palmdale, CA.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Top Secret clearance to start.

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accreditted program

15+ years of engineering experience at a major Aerospace company or at a government agency

Prior experience on Lockheed Martin ISR/UAS platforms

Experience as a Systems Engineering Lead or Deputy Systems Engineering Lead

Desired Skills

Proficient in Cameo, DOORS and SysML

Cost Account Management experience

Risk Management experience

Experience designing ground systems

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $178500.00 - $331500.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate''s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.