Discrete Event Simulation Engineer, Senior

What is the mission?

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more – we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

We’re creating future‑ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Want to join a great team where you can have an immediate impact across the enterprise? The Lockheed Martin Space Operations team is where you want to be! The Operations organization is comprised of more than 6,000 dedicated professionals deployed to company and customer sites throughout the country. Operations touches all Space programs and products – managing our supply chain; producing, assembling, testing and transporting mission‑critical hardware;

ensuring safety, quality and security; integrating enterprise plans; maintaining and improving our facilities; while ensuring program performance. All of the essential elements that ultimately result in the delivery of spacecraft, missiles and instruments to our customers. Every day, the work we do makes a difference. With a focus on productivity, this role will support Digital Transformation efforts targeted toward streamlining existing processes, optimizing cycle times, reducing errors, reducing cost, and improving customer satisfaction as identified by the business strategy.

• Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis in a discrete event simulation software on a variety of space‑based operations ranging from manufacturing facilities to satellite assembly.
• Regularly engage with internal stakeholders to understand their analysis needs.
• Deploy and support use of modeling and simulation to the facility level.
• Conduct “what if” scenarios, and identify capacity constraints and bottlenecks.
• Manage project statuses and collaborate with team members to complete tasks.
• Work closely with production leadership to provide actionable insights.

This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in King of Prussia, PA, and be expected to work in the office.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field, from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• 2+ years of professional experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Background in data analytics.
• U.S. Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD SECRET clearance, and successfully pass a drug and background check.

• 2+ years of professional experience.
• Strong math/statistics background.
• Experience in training/teaching others.
• Experience leading projects for a team.
• Capability to proactively work through difficult technical problems.
• Proven ability to gather technical data from frontline staff and present findings to senior leadership.
• Proficiency in Simio, Arena, Flex Sim, or other discrete event simulation software.
• Effective relationship‑building skills with peers, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers and stakeholders, as well as program executives, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.

Secret. This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.