Systems Engineer, Level 2
Listed on 2026-02-09
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Overview
Space is more than a destination—it's a domain where technology, security, and humanity intersect. At Lockheed Martin Space we turn that vision into reality, delivering resilient, cost effective solutions that push the limits of what’s possible.
Through our 21stCentury
Security® framework we partner across industries, advance spacecraft, and build the workforce that will power the next generation of space missions. Join us and help shape the future of space!
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Systems Engineer to join our Next Gen Geo (NGG) Operations and Sustainment team. As a key member of this team, you will play a critical role in providing time, operational support to various teams for the operation and maintenance of Ground and Space system software and equipment. You will also provide system maintenance support for a large system of computers (Linux environment), associated switching, network, communication circuits, and equipment.
Ensuring system Ground and Space functionality during operations and testing environments.
- Must be able to support 24x7 operations environment
- Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)
- System troubleshooting skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team in a dynamic environment
- Knowledge/experience in Linux
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Experience with Linux shell scripting
- Background in technology, engineering, software, hardware, system, or network administration
- Satellite systems experience
- Experience with large complex systems
- System documentation and program lifecycle experience
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Other Important Information You Should Know- Expression of Interest:
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 Schedules:
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. - Schedule for this Position:
Rotating 40 hour week as assigned by leader
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 $73,400 - $129,260. 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 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…
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