Systems Engineer

Position: Staff Systems Engineer
Location: Owego

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* Description:

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* ** WHAT WE'RE DOING*
* At Lockheed Martin we are driven by innovation and integrity   We apply the highest standards of business ethics and forward‑thinking to deliver world‑class aerospace products   Our culture values your skills, training, education, and background, and we provide an environment that encourages employees to think big, perform with quality, and build incredible products

** THE WORK*
* Lead system engineering for avionics subsystems across the full product lifecycle

 Translate customer requirements into technical solutions, define software/hardware interfaces, verify requirements, and integrate safety‑critical systems

 Support design and certification of embedded mission software for modern defense platforms  software‑requirements development or C‑code test procedures as needed  

 Oversee development of embedded system requirements for mission and communication systems, collaborating with hardware, software, integration, test, and program‑management teams

 Manage team planning and coordination to meet performance, schedule, and cost targets while contributing directly to code development and architecture

 Create and maintain traceability matrices, Interface Control Documents  ICDs , algorithms, test plans, procedures, and reports

 Lead verification & validation  IV&V  activities, guide certification  DO‑178C, aerospace standards , and apply MBSE, Dev Sec Ops , and CI/CD practices to automate verification

 Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, and build strong customer relationships

** WHO WE ARE*
* Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace leader   Our Rotary and Mission Systems business area delivers advanced rotary‑wing platforms, autonomous systems, and mission‑critical avionics   We partner with the U S  government and allied allies to provide innovative, reliable solutions that protect national security

** WHO YOU ARE*
* Experienced system engineering professional with a track record of leading embedded avionics projects

 Skilled at developing high‑level and low‑level system, software, and subsystem requirements and maintaining comprehensive traceability

 Proficient in defining and managing internal & external interfaces; authoring and updating ICDs

 Strong background in MBSE, system architecture, and safety‑critical software development  DO‑178C, aerospace standards  

 Hands‑on expertise in C/C   test‑procedure development, integration, verification, and validation

 Familiar with Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD pipelines, and automation of verification activities

 Excellent verbal and written communication; able to present technical information to senior external stakeholders

 Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and leadership abilities; capable of guiding large, high‑visibility programs and mentoring multidisciplinary teams

 Proven ability to build strong customer relationships

** WHY JOIN US*
* Lead cutting‑edge avionics system engineering on mission‑critical defense platforms

 Work with world‑class engineers, scientists, and program leaders in a collaborative environment

 Influence the design, certification, and fielding of safety‑critical software that protects our nation's forces

 Access to advanced tools, MBSE practices, and continuous‑integration pipelines that accelerate innovation

 Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and robust professional‑development resources

 Be part of a culture that values integrity, innovation, and the drive to "think big "

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline  or equivalent  

- Minimum 9 years of professional systems‑engineering experience or 7 years with a Master's degree

- Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering  MBSE  - Preferably CAMEO

- Experience with development of software requirements and working collaboratively with software engineers in the design, development, and test of embedded software

- Experience with the design, integration and test of avionics systems and software operational programs

- Demonstrated experience with…