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Systems Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed MartinHuntsville, ALPosted Oct 21, 2026 · open 5 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

Full-timeSeniorSecret$85K - $158K

Before you apply

Secret clearance
The employer will sponsor the clearance.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience or training can stand in for the degree.

Standard Job Description

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.

The Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team is in search of a Mid-Career Systems Engineer to be part of the multi-disciplined engineering team responsible for designing and certifying missile defense technology that could forever change our ability to deter and respond to conflict.
Learn more about the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) using this link
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are limited to the following:

• Conduct regular working meetings, maintain a schedule, and track action item closure
• Support major program reviews including SRR, PDR, and CDR
• Establish proper configuration and version control during rapid modeling revisions

• Coordinate and conduct frequent Customer and Sr. Leadership briefings, as required

Basic Qualifications

• Technical degree(s) from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and training.
• Missile Development Technical Experience
• Experience collaborating with multi-functional teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills

• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• NGI and GMD experience and technical knowledge
• Experience throughout engineering lifecycle (system definition, design, build, test, and operational deployment)
• Experience with Missile Defense Agency Customer
• Experience with Digital Engineering/Digital Transformation
• Active or Current DoD TS/SCI security clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.

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Job Details
Location
Huntsville, AL
Salary
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
Type
Full-time
Level
Senior
Posted
Oct 21, 2026
Required Skills
Systems EngineeringSystem IntegrationVerification and ValidationRequirements AllocationInterface DefinitionFunctional AnalysisTimeline AnalysisTrade StudiesConfiguration ManagementVersion ControlMissile Development
Preferred Skills
NGIGMDEngineering LifecycleMissile Defense AgencyDigital EngineeringDigital Transformation
Benefits
  • 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
  • Long-Term Disability

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