Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, applied science, computer science, or a related technical field
Experience in leading the implementation of Systems Engineering practices including requirements development, system design, integration, and/or verification
Experience working with external suppliers or cross-organizational technical teams

Job Description

You will be the Systems Engineer Senior for the Common Stim team which is responsible for managing multi‑spectral lab stimulator procurement activities across Lines of Business used in the development of real‑time simulation systems.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Systems Engineer Senior you will be responsible for serving as the technical bridge between simulation lab teams and external hardware suppliers, ensuring stimulator systems meet program requirements.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Procure Electronic Warfare, RADAR, Communication, Navigation & Interrogation, and EO/IR stimulator subsystems.
Develop subsystem requirements and translate laboratory customer needs into clear specifications for suppliers.
Manage requirements change implementation between internal engineering teams and external product suppliers.
Support system integration and verification of new capabilities in hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HITL) simulation environments.
Plan component obsolescence, resolve anomalies, and develop proposals and requests for proposals.

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 thrive at the intersection of lab and supplier, engineering depth and program execution. You are technically sharp, trusted by teammates to ask the right questions in design reviews, and capable of translating insights into actionable lab specifications. You take ownership beyond your immediate scope, spot gaps before they become issues, and manage competing priorities without losing detail. Your communication is precise, whether writing requirements, presenting schedules, or having informal conversations with program leads. A strong technical foundation, curiosity to learn, and a collaborative instinct define you. Experience in defense or other complex, regulated industries is a plus.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance.

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

Desired Skills

Degrees preferred: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Physics, or related technical discipline
Experience in the development lifecycle of hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) or real-time simulation systems
Experience with functional and interface knowledge on one or more of the following (or analogous commercial equivalents): RADAR, Electronic Warfare, Communications/Navigation/Identification (CNI), RF systems, infrared/EO sensors, and avionics subsystems
Experience managing technical supplier relationships through a full development lifecycle
Familiarity with Radio-Frequency (RF) and Infrared (IR) Engineering
Familiarity with F-35 Mission Systems Architecture and subsystems
Working knowledge regarding military threat analysis or defense simulation environments
Experience in development and execution of System Test Procedures
Experience in delivering products to external customers
Experience writing or contributing to proposals and Global Supply Chain Request for Proposal (RFP)s
Experience using the DOORS requirements management tool (or similar requirements management tools)
Experience using JIRA for workflow management (or similar workflow tracking tools)
Demonstrated experience in detail planning including task decomposition, estimating, and scheduling (MS Project or similar)

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

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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