Systems Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin • Marietta, GA, US • 9h ago

Standard Job Description

You will be the Systems Engineer Senior for our Advanced Development Program (ADP), known as the historic Skunk Works.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Systems Engineer Senior you will be responsible for managing complex, concurrent assignments in a dynamic environment while supporting the broader team.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing multiple concurrent assignments in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
Working independently and proactively support teammates as needed.
Delivering results on strict timelines and consistently meet deadlines.
Developing integrated master plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
Tracking key performance indicators for cost, schedule, and technical performance using Agile SAFe methodology.

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 proven experience in Agile SAFe, master planning, and KPI tracking. You thrive in high‑tempo settings, can navigate competing priorities, and consistently deliver high‑quality results. Your proactive mindset and ability to support others make you a valuable contributor to the team’s success.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Marietta, GA.

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

Bachelors Degree from an accredited university in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related technical STEM degree.
Experience developing integrated master plans, schedules, or resource allocations
Experience tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for cost, schedule, or technical performance
Knowledge of Agile SAFe methodology
Past experience or coursework in Systems Engineering

Desired Skills

Experience with Atlassian toolset, particularly Jira and Confluence
Experience as Scrum Master or Product Owner in Agile Environment
Knowledge applying System Modeling Languages and frameworks (SysML, UML, DODAF, UPDM, or similar language)
Past Internship/Work Experience in a technically collaborative and team-based environment

Interview Questions

Teamwork: Tell me about a time you had to work on a team with diverse working styles.

Technical - General: Tell me about the most recent project you worked on. What were your responsibilities?

Acclimation to new team: Describe the last time you joined a new organization. How did you get acclimated? What were the most valuable pieces of information you learned or activities you undertook?

Agile Methodologies: Tell me about your working experience with using and implementing agile methodology.

Analytical Thinking: How would you analyze a project if you were given large amounts of complex data and information?

Be accountable: Tell me about a time you encountered significant resistance or a major setback on a project you were working on, but managed to work through it anyway.

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.