Systems Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

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.

Role Description

You will be a System Safety Engineer Sr for the Fighter System Safety Team which is responsible for performing analyses for hazard identification, evaluation, and control using quantitative and qualitative techniques typically used in the design of aircraft weapon systems and sustainment activities.

What You Will Be Doing

As the System Safety Engineer Sr you will be responsible for performing analyses for hazard identification, evaluation, control, and coordination in support of system safety activities for internal and external stakeholders of fighter aircraft platforms.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), System Safety Analysis (SSA), Software Hazard Analysis (SWHA), and other safety analysis methodologies.
• Conduct risk assessments and trade studies to evaluate and optimize design choices and recommend appropriate controls to mitigate safety hazards.
• Interface and coordinate system safety activities with design teams, suppliers, internal management, and external customers.
• Establish system safety requirements in accordance with applicable standards and evaluate functional impacts of non‑compliance in coordination with design subject‑matter experts.

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, detail‑oriented engineer with practical experience in aircraft systems. You thrive in complex, interdisciplinary environments and are driven to deliver high‑impact solutions that safeguard mission‑critical assets.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering or related engineering degree or equivalent professional experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with communicating cross-functionally

Desired Skills

• Military or civilian flight experience
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516, ARP-4761, and/or ARP-4754
• Knowledge of FAA and military regulations and processes
• Previous experience writing technical reports on complex subject matters
• Experience with military or government programs
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methods
• Model-based system engineering (MBSE) training or experience
• Experience leading a project or team
• Experience working with international customers and suppliers
• Experience with communicating cross-functionally
• Full life-cycle experience with system safety analyses, standards, and tools
• Ability to operate autonomously with minimal direction from senior management
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and teams in the resolution of highly complex issues, including direct interaction with senior leadership within company and customer organizations and a demonstrated ability to deal with complex and challenging customer and supplier relationships
• Experience developing Fault Tree documentation for complex systems

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.