Sr. Systems Engineer

Overview

Description:

WHAT WE'RE DOING

“The world moves fast. You need to be faster. Our solutions put you ahead of the curve.”

“The speed of innovation makes our customers’ missions more challenging than ever. From flying fifth‑generation jet fighters to operating complex ship systems to driving next‑generation armored vehicles, customers know being well‑prepared and equipped accelerates mission readiness and saves lives. At Lockheed Martin, that’s our mission.”

“Training must be faster and better than before. We use advanced technology for performance‑based systems that reduce timelines and improve skillsets to give our customers the edge they need.”

• Lead the end‑to‑end PTD configuration‑change process: capture, review, approve, and release changes in compliance with Lockheed Martin policies.
• Initiate, evaluate, and track all PTD change requests from concept through release.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, program management, and government stakeholders to gather data and approvals.
• Verify compliance with configuration‑management policies, standards, and export controls.
• Prepare and package PTD releases for internal teams and external government customers.
• Ensure release documentation (release notes, engineering documents) accompanies each shipment.
• Use MSOffice, Atlassian tools, DOORSNext, and Bash/Python/Power Shell scripts to streamline change tracking, reporting, and data migration.
• Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual effort.
• Serve as primary point of contact for PTD status, risks, and schedule impacts.
• Produce regular status briefings and dashboards for program leadership and customers.

A mission‑focused team dedicated to preserving the integrity and traceability of all PTD software and hardware delivered to program customers. Engineers, logisticians, program managers, and government partners collaborating to safeguard Joint Strike Fighter training data and ensure operator safety.

• A Systems Engineer with strong configuration‑management expertise.
• Skilled at leading change‑control processes and coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Proficient in MSOffice, Atlassian suite, DOORSNext, and scripting languages (Bash, Python, Power Shell).
• Detail‑oriented, able to verify compliance with policy, standards, and export controls.
• Excellent communicator, capable of delivering status briefings, dashboards, and clear documentation.
• Continuous‑improvement mindset, always looking for automation and efficiency gains.

• Directly influence the success of the Joint Strike Fighter program and the safety of its operators.
• Work on cutting‑edge training and logistics solutions that keep the world’s most advanced aircraft operational.
• Collaborate with a high‑performing, mission‑driven team that values innovation, speed, and quality.
• Access to advanced tools and technologies that accelerate your professional growth.
• Contribute to a broader Lockheed Martin mission of enabling customers to stay ahead of the curve and save lives.

• Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
• 5 or more years of professional engineering experience
• Experience with JSF Pilot Training Devices or FMS
• Demonstrated experience supporting Configuration/Data Management Systems
• Experience with work tracking and metric generation in JIRA

• Desired
  
  Skills:
  
  
• Experience in engineering tools;
  Git Lab, JIRA, Confluence
• Demonstrated track record of solving problems and implementing constructive changes
• Experience using hardware and software systems
• Experience with IBM Engineering Life Cycle Management (ELM)

• Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
• Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

• 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: Part-t…