Systems Engineer Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin • Fort Worth, TX, US • 10h ago

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin is seeking Systems Engineer/Control Account Manager (CAM) to join the Engineering & Technology Portfolio supporting the Simulation and System Labs (SSL) team for a classified ADP program. SSL CAM duties include leading, planning, budgeting, and managing the technical/schedule/cost performance for the SSL team. The SSL CAM will sit at the intersection of engineering execution and program management — helping our Project Leads maintain real-time visibility into headcount, schedule, and cost performance. This role requires precision, clear communication, and a continuous improvement mindset.

The Systems Engineer will interact with a multi-disciplinary engineering team through development and laboratory test phases. The preferred candidate should have prior experience with cost, schedule, and technical management of systems with a significant budget. In addition to the primary role of a Systems Engineer/CAM the candidate may be expected to provide support for other tasks to include ROM and Proposal coordination and input, which will include BOE coordination and writing.

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.

Responsibilities include:

Address headcount challenges and resource constraints
Manage control account performance and elevate concerns/issues to program management and/or other impacted stakeholders
Identify risks and opportunities and implement approved actions
Manage resources, analyze trends, and develop analytics to ensure credible schedules and Estimates at Complete (EACs)
Identify and manage control accounts’ schedule health and critical path
Analyze and report variances and proactively implement corrective actions
Ensure all EVM required documentation is complete and meets compliance requirements for responsible control accounts
Ensure current CAM certification and training is always maintained

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity

You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM discipline
Demonstrated experience leading organizational and project implementations while managing schedules, budgets, and cost constraints
Experience acting Control Account Manager (CAM) or CAM delegate or experience with earned value management principles and variance analysis
Working knowledge or experience supporting proposal or Basis of Estimate (BOE) activities
Experience with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and scheduling tools (e.g. MS Project, Open Plan)
Experience in aerospace, defense, or complex systems development environments

Desired Skills

Attention to detail — produces accurate, traceable deliverables with consistency across complex data sets
Business acumen — understands program financials, contract constraints, and resource trade-offs
Effective communication — translates complex CAM data into clear, actionable narrative for SE leadership
Innovative thinking — seeks smarter ways to track, report, and improve execution processes
Experience with systems engineering domain of work and work products
Risk and Opportunity Management experience
Demonstrated project management experience and problem-solving skills
Experience driving continuous improvement and common process across diverse stakeholder groups
Ability to develop solutions to problems which require the use of ingenuity and innovation
Experience coordinating with multiple engineering functions
Ability to partner and work effectively with key stakeholders
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products with advanced Excel skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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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.