Staff Systems Engineer

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Stratford
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

WHAT WE'RE DOING At Lockheed Martin we are driven by innovation and integrity. We apply the highest standards of business ethics and forward?thinking to deliver world?class aerospace products. Our culture values your skills, training, education, and background, and we provide an environment that encourages employees to think big, perform with quality, and build incredible products. THE WORK - Lead system engineering for avionics subsystems across the full product lifecycle. - Translate customer requirements into technical solutions, define software/hardware interfaces, verify requirements, and integrate safety?critical systems. - Support design and certification of embedded mission software for modern defense platforms (software?requirements development or C?code test procedures as needed). - Oversee development of embedded system requirements for mission and communication systems, collaborating with hardware, software, integration, test, and program?management teams. - Manage team planning and coordination to meet performance, schedule, and cost targets while contributing directly to code development and architecture. - Create and maintain traceability matrices, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), algorithms, test plans, procedures, and reports. - Lead verification & validation (IV&V) activities, guide certification (DO?178C, aerospace standards), and apply MBSE, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices to automate verification. - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, and build strong customer relationships. WHO WE ARE Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace leader. Our Rotary and Mission Systems business area delivers advanced rotary?wing platforms, autonomous systems, and mission?critical avionics. We partner with the U.S. government and allied allies to provide innovative, reliable solutions that protect national security. WHO YOU ARE - Experienced system engineering professional with a track record of leading embedded avionics projects. - Skilled at developing high?level and low?level system, software, and subsystem requirements and maintaining comprehensive traceability. - Proficient in defining and managing internal & external interfaces; authoring and updating ICDs. - Strong background in MBSE, system architecture, and safety?critical software development (DO?178C, aerospace standards). - Hands?on expertise in C/C++ test?procedure development, integration, verification, and validation. - Familiar with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation of verification activities. - Excellent verbal and written communication; able to present technical information to senior external stakeholders. - Strong analytical, problem?solving, and leadership abilities; capable of guiding large, high?visibility programs and mentoring multidisciplinary teams. - Proven ability to build strong customer relationships. WHY JOIN US - Lead cutting?edge avionics system engineering on mission?critical defense platforms. - Work with world?class engineers, scientists, and program leaders in a collaborative environment. - Influence the design, certification, and fielding of safety?critical software that protects our nation’s forces. - Access to advanced tools, MBSE practices, and continuous?integration pipelines that accelerate innovation. - Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and robust professional?development resources. - Be part of a culture that values integrity, innovation, and the drive to “think big.” Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent). • Minimum 9 years of professional systems?engineering experience or 7 years with a Master’s degree. • Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) – Preferably CAMEO • Experience with development of software requirements and working collaboratively with software engineers in the design, development, and test of embedded software • Experience with the design, integration and test of avionics systems and software operational programs • Demonstrated experience with Agile development practices and leading cross?functional teams. Desired skills • Experience with system design, requirements definition, and documentation standards (e.g., DO?178C, DO?254) • Experience in engineering, particularly with cockpit, integrated avionics and mission system architectures, avionics, and sensor subsystems • Experience with the design, integration and test of avionics systems and software operational programs • Experience with integrating avionics hardware • Strong programming skills in C, C++, or Python; ability to develop automated verification test code. • Experience with Real Time Operating Systems • Current active Secret security clearance. 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. Other Important Information 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 Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. Work Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $109,200 - $192,510. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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