Systems Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5

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

Job Description:

Job Description You will be the Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) lead engineer for the Air Mobility and Maritime Missions (AMMM) Systems Engineering team which is responsible for leading and performing all aspects of the systems engineering on AMMM programs. What You Will Be Doing As the AMMM MBSE Lead, you will leverage your MBSE experience to help shape and lead the implementation of MBSE on current and emerging AMMM programs. You will assist SE team members in developing model-based work products and serve as a key resource to other engineering disciplines to help facilitate efficient and effective adoption of MBSE principles and practices. Your responsibilities will include: • Establishing MBSE implementation strategies for AMMM development programs • Interacting with AMMM program, functional and customer leadership to ensure alignment of MBSE implementation goals, expectations and outcomes • Collaborating with MBSE Digital Transformation functional competency to facilitate adoption of MBSE initiatives and tools • Developing program architectures and system models utilizing established Aeronautics and Government reference architectures (ARA/GRA) to include interface control modeling • Leading, mentoring and training SE team members to grow MBSE knowledge and capability within the team. • Collaborating with other AMMM functional teams to ensure successful MBSE implementation 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 pursue bold goals, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are The ideal candidate is a collaborative and experienced systems engineer with strong leadership skills, able to help shape and lead the AMMM program transition into a more model?based systems engineering environment. You have excellent communication skills and can successfully interact with leadership at the program, functional and customer levels. This role stands out as an opportunity to work on high?impact programs, and we are looking for a candidate who is passionate about systems engineering and eager to make a difference. Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an Interim Secret clearance to start. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering or STEM. • Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems engineering or related engineering discipline with hands on practice in requirements, analysis, decomposition, and verification. • Systems Architecture modeling experience (e.g., ARA and GRA development, interface control modeling). Desired skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience engaging with Engineering, Program and Customer leaders and stakeholders. • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and mentor a team of systems engineers • Experience in developing strategies and translating them into action and driving results • Proficiency in SysML, Cameo, DOORS, Rational, Jira and other MBSE related tools • Experience with the Siemens Xcelerator and/or Dassault 3DX PLM ecosystems • Experience with Agile development tools and methodologies • Experience with LM’s Digital Transformation and SE modernization efforts. • Experience with LM Aero lines of business, e.g. F-35, IFG, ADP or AMMM. • INCOSE Certified Professional (ASEP, CSEP, ESEP) 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 Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. 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 $128,400 - $226,435. 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 $147,700 - $255,990. 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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