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Systems Engineer - Early Career

Lockheed Martin

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Herndon, VA
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
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Job Number 730477BR

Description:This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Entry Level Systems Engineer for our Herndon, VA Site. In this role, you will oversee large system project to work with subject matter experts on its execution and timeline, learn system networking, hardware, and performance capabilities to determine paths forward, and provide weekly updates on the project management or customers. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of automated testing capabilities of software and/or systems, understanding of system requirements, and overall ability to work multiple projects simultaneously.

This position is looking for the candidate to start in winter of 2026 or spring 2027 once security clearance is granted.

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in any engineering discipline.

• Excellent understanding of Systems Engineering practices in performing system design, integration, verification, and delivery for IT Infrastructure and network solutions.

• Must be eligible to obtain TS/SCI w/Poly for the role.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Agile project planning methodologies

• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and verbal/written communications skills enabling him/her to work effectively across the program.

• Excellent understanding of systems engineering processes and the ability to accurately represent engineering perspectives to program management and government representatives.

• Previous team or technical leadership experience.

• Experience in architecting IT solutions using COTS software and hardware systems

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Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly

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: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week

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

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: 4 yr and up College

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First
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