Job Description
Systems Engineer, Sr Stf - GMD Weapons Systems (GWS) at Lockheed Martin summary:
The Senior Staff Systems Engineer supports the Ground Missile Defense Weapons System by developing, verifying, and testing command and control systems critical to missile defense. The role involves working onsite with multidisciplinary teams using Agile methodologies and model-based systems engineering tools to enhance defense capabilities. This position requires a DoD Secret clearance and extensive experience in systems engineering within the defense sector.
Job ID: 699785BR
Date posted: Jul. 30, 2025
Description: What We're Doing Become a part of something IMPACT-ful! Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation's defense against ballistic missile attacks.
The GMD Weapon System (GWS) processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat.
The Work The selected Staff Systems Engineer responsibilities will support the GWS-GSS team as an individual contributor.
Who We Are Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Huntsville, AL is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Why Join 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 comprehensive benefits package here!
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Basic Qualifications: • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret Clearance at the time of application
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited college and 14 years of related experience, or a Master's STEM Degree and 12 years of related experience
• Must have demonstrated proficiency with requirements development, decomposition, software verification, and generating system and segment-level test procedures
• Experience working on Agile programs and methodology
• Experience using Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence)
• Experience with Cameo and DOORS
Desired Skills: • Strong written and oral communication skills
• An active US DoD Top Secret clearance
• Technical experience developing and fielding command and control systems (Ground Launch, Ground and Flight Test, Maintenance, etc) for Missile Defense Agency Systems
Strong familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
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: 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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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 5 - 30 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: Other
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
Shift: First
Keywords:
Systems Engineering, Missile Defense, Ground Missile Defense, Command and Control Systems, Model-Based Systems Engineering, Agile Methodology, Defense Systems, Software Verification, DoD Secret Clearance, Lockheed Martin
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Relocation, Flexible hours, Shift work,