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This Systems Engineer will support the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Weapon System Engineering, Integration, and Test (WSEIT) Weapon Systems Engineering (WSE) Design and Analysis Team. The System Engineer will report to the WSE System Analysis Manager, supporting system design and analysis for both United States Government and existing/future Foreign Military Sales contracts. The Systems Engineer will participate in system level design reviews and performance interchange meetings for future capabilities, generate ballistic missile trajectories, maintain and update system analysis scripts along with documentation and prototype models, develop/define scenarios, and execute system performance analysis & assessments for future THAAD capabilities. The Systems Engineer must be able to interact well with peers, leadership, customers, subcontractors, and must possess the ability to support technical discussions, and communicate in a clear and concise manner, as well as taking the initiative to support the WSE organizations goals.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical field and/or equivalent relevant experience

• Knowledge of systems engineering concepts and processes

• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance, therefore, U.S. Citizenship is required

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of overall system engineering process

• Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) design and analysis

• Medium or high fidelity simulation experience

• System performance assessment tactics

• Scripting with Python, Matlab, Unix, Linux, Shell, Bash, C++, etc...

• Ability to define and detail solutions to complex problems and to convey solutions to both senior management and to the customer

• Demonstrated basic understanding of systems thinking skills and behaviors

• Knowledge of AGILE process

• Active Secret Clearance

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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Systems Engineering: Design and Verification

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First