Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking Epoch 1- Lead SEIT Engineer
Senior engineer job at The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
Job Summary
Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, technology development, warfighter capability enablers, systems integration, defense industrial base, and threat reduction to help shape existing and future space missions across the national security space (NSS) enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of technical support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers' portfolios as well as horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation. Additionally, DSG provides deep technical expertise to the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) in the conception, design, acquisition, launch and operations of satellite, launch vehicle, ground control, and range systems.
The Missile Warning, Tracking & Defense (MWTD) Mission Integration Department within DSG provides systems engineering, integration and test (SEIT) support to the Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking (RMWT) acquisition program office (SSC/SYD 84/MT). The RMWT program is responsible for the full lifecycle development and fielding of a Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) constellation of missile warning and tracking satellites. As the Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking Epoch 1- Lead SEIT Engineer
(
Senior Project Engineer - Acquisition & Systems Engineering)
,
you will provide systems engineering leadership to the Epoch 1 SEIT effort within the RMWT program. The role involves working closely with the acquisition program office (SSC/SYD 84/MT), the RMWT Epoch 1 space contractor and other FFRDC, SE&I and SETA contractors to execute a disciplined systems engineering approach to the RMWT Epoch 1 technical baseline integration, verification & validation (V&V), and launch & early orbit phase (LEOP) of the program. The role encompasses the full range of the systems engineering, integration and test (SEIT) discipline, including requirements and interfaces management, development and execution of program V&V approach, the application of specialty engineering, cost, schedule, and risk & opportunity management. In this role you will act as the primary Aerospace liaison to the government for RMWT Epoch 1 systems engineering.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.
What You'll Be Doing
Work closely with the government and contractor teams to ensure requirement decomposition adequacy and to develop and execute the program verification & validation (V&V) approach
Proactively identify risk and opportunity trades and present findings to government decision makers; participate in contractor and government risk and opportunity boards
Leverage subject matter experts in specialty engineering disciplines to ensure the technical adequacy of the RMWT Epoch 1 contractors' engineering approach
Guide teams of SMEs to assess contractor work products for adequacy and adherence to program requirements
Provide technical support to interface finalization, giver/receiver (G/R) management, and program systems engineering processes, e.g., engineering review boards (ERBs), configuration control boards (CCBs), etc. technical exchanges with key external organizations
Work closely with RMWT ground contractor(s) to facilitate the transition of the Epoch 1 baseline into the RWMT Ground Modernization & Integration (GMI) ground baseline
Work closely with Aerospace management to define RMWT Epoch 1 SEIT priorities; assist with oversight and management of program staffing and budgets for the Aerospace RMWT Epoch 1 SEIT line of effort (LOE)
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the
Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking Epoch 1- Lead SEIT Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineering - Acquisition & Systems Engineering
):
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or other relevant field is required
A minimum of (12) years of progressively more responsible experience in systems engineering or program management is required
Experience in the acquisition and development of space and ground systems
Experience with the application of industry standards for space system development such as the IEEE Standard for System Development Lifecycle (IEEE/ISO/IEC 15288)
Proven ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with government customers, SETA contractors, and key stakeholders under minimal supervision
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interactions at all levels of corporate and government leadership
Demonstrated ability to work adaptively on multiple tasks in a small, diverse team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel domestically,
approximately once a month
This position requires a current and active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Advanced degree in a STEM field or other relevant field is strongly preferred
Strong knowledge with Missile Warning & Tracking mission area, architecture and performance
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital technical baselines
Proficiency with rapid acquisition models and best practices especially as applied to DoD programs
Program office and management experience; experience directing matrixed technical support teams
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$151,300 - $226,900Pay Basis: Annual
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
Operate Strategically
Lead Change
Engage with Impact
Foster Innovation
Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.
A few highlights include:
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at ************ or by email at ****************************** . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
Auto-ApplySenior Design Engineer
San Diego, CA jobs
Job Title: Senior Design Engineer
Aircraft Structural Design - Wing / Fuselage
Tata Technologies is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design and integration of fuselage and wing structures for utility aircraft using 3DEXPERIENCE tools. Apply advanced knowledge of metallic and composite materials to optimize performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support cross-functional collaboration across design, analysis, manufacturing, and certification teams.
Dimension of Function
Responsible for leading the design and development of fuselage and wing structures using CATIA V5 and 3DEXPERIENCE. Applies advanced knowledge of metallic and composite materials to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with aerospace standards across design, analysis, and certification phases.
Coordinates with design, stress, and manufacturing teams, ensuring alignment with project leads and certification stakeholders for timely delivery.
Area of Responsibility
Lead design activities for fuselage and wing structures under various load cases.
Author, review, and approve design documents, CAD models, and engineering drawings.
Work with Stress Analysis team to validate the design concept.
Conduct quality checks on design deliverables to ensure accuracy, compliance, and manufacturability.
Interface with certification authorities to ensure regulatory alignment.
Optimize structural designs for weight, performance, and cost efficiency.
Apply deep knowledge of metallic and composite materials to enhance structural integrity and reduce weight.
Support prototypes build and flight test campaigns, ensuring design intent is met.
Knowledge / Experience
5-10 years of experience in aerospace structural design.
Bachelor's degree in aerospace / mechanical engineering
Proficiency in CATIA V5, ENOVIA, and 3DEXPERIENCE.
Good understanding of composite and metallic structures.
Well versed with composite modelling best practices and design principles.
Familiarity with aerospace certification standards (FAR 23 & FAR 27)
Exposure to eVTOL or UAV platforms is a plus.
Project management and presentation skills
Systems Engineer Sr Staff
Fortuna, CA jobs
This req is for a level 5 AGM-158 Weapons System Engineering and Integration Leader. This candidate will be responsible for integration and oversight of all aspects of weapon system engineering processes including configuration control and management across multiple products, requirements development and documentation, requirements coordination and integration, traceability and flow down, specification development (system, segment, and component) support, review support and management, as well as systems engineering coordination across the AGM-158 Flex enterprise. A successful candidate must possess at least an BS in Engineering, Business Administration (or related disciplines) with a minimum of 10 years' related experience.
The successful candidate must be well versed in, and capable of leading and supporting multi-disciplinary system development across multiple product lines. The candidate should have experience in the development of both flight demonstration as well as production programs. The candidate must have experience leading and integrating multiple organizations including engineering, manufacturing, quality, business management, cost tracking and management, business development and proposal support, and customer relations.
The successful candidate must be capable of generating and presenting technical and administrative systems engineering materials to a wide variety of customers as well as internal LM teammates. A successful candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. The candidate should be familiar with the organizational structure and operational requirements of the LM-MFC organization.
The successful candidate should have experience supporting BA capture activities, program planning, and proposal development include cost estimation, schedule/planning development, and BoE generation. A successful candidate should also have experience supporting a variety of cross discipline technical teams at least at the IPT lead level.
The candidate must possess at least an active Secret security clearance.
Basic Qualifications
Engineering or Business Administration Degree
experience in the development of both flight demonstration as well as production programs
engineering, manufacturing, quality, business management, cost tracking and management, business development and proposal support, and customer relations
must be capable of generating and presenting technical and administrative systems engineering materials to a wide variety of customers as well as internal LM teammates
Desired skills
possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. The candidate should be familiar with the organizational structure and operational requirements of the LM-MFC organization
have experience supporting a variety of cross discipline technical teams at least at the IPT lead level
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.
Other Important Information
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 Schedule Information
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.
Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
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 $128,400 - $226,435. 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 (but not limited to) 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 eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $147,700 - $255,990. 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 (but not limited to) 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Systems Engineer Senior Staff (Sunnyvale, CA)
Sunnyvale, CA jobs
**Description:** **The coolest jobs on this planet... or any other... are with Lockheed Martin Space** At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder\. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems\. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products\. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you\.
Going to space is just the beginning\. It's what you do when you get there that matters\. Lockheed Martin builds the satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for government and commercial customers\. Connecting people\. Advancing discovery\. And protecting what matters most\. Lockheed Martin\-built satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide\.
As we look to the future, we're driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit\. That's why we're crafting smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change\. Your mission is ours\. And as that mission evolves, we'll be ready\. Will you?
Every day, our 115,000 employees come to work with one focus - our customers' missions\. Our customers tackle the hardest missions\. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision\. They're dangerous\. Critical\. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives\. Those are the missions we care about\.
Lockheed Martin\. Your Mission is Ours\.
- - -
**What does this role look like?**
Mobile User Objective System \(MUOS\) provides the advanced Wideband Code Division Multiple Access \(WCDMA\) waveform, giving warfighters 10 times the communications capacity of the legacy UHF SATCOM system\. This position will be part of the MUOS SLE SEIT Team\! You will be a part of driving a fast pace, Firm Fixed Price program with an established highly energetic and high performing team\.
**Day‑to‑day activities in a Firm‑Fixed‑Price \(FFP\) mindset:**
- Scope & Requirements Management: Continuously verify that all work stays within the agreed‑upon scope and that any changes are formally processed through a change‑order mechanism\.
- Cost & Schedule Monitoring: Track actual costs and progress against the fixed price and baseline schedule, flagging any variances early to mitigate overruns\.
- Risk Identification & Mitigation: Proactively identify potential risks \(e\.g\., technical, supply‑chain, resource\) and implement mitigation plans to keep the project on‑budget\.
- Performance Reporting: Produce concise status reports that focus on deliverable completion, cost burn‑rate, and any scope‑change impacts for both internal leadership and the customer\.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Align internal teams \(engineering, procurement, finance\) and external partners to ensure all parties understand the fixed‑price constraints and collaborate efficiently to meet milestones\.
- - -
**Additional Information**
\- This position is based in Sunnyvale, CA\.
\- To be considered, applicants must be U\.S\. citizens and hold an active Secret clearance\.
\- Successful candidates will have 8\+ years of relevant engineering experience\.
\- This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin\. Estimated award date is currently February 2026\. Any job offers extended to chosen candidates will include a contingency clause stating that the offer is dependent on Lockheed Martin securing the contract\.
\#NSSMUOS
**Basic Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree \(or higher\) in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline
- Hands‑on experience with end‑to‑end systems engineering processes \(You've led or contributed to full‑lifecycle activities-requirements capture, design, integration, verification, and technical reviews-ensuring solutions meet mission goals\.\)
- Proven track record of customer interaction and technical presentations
- Proficiency with modern requirements‑management and model‑based tools \(IBM DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler\)
- Active Secret clearance \(with eligibility for Top‑Secret\) and U\.S\. citizenship
**Desired Skills:**
- Demonstrated mastery of systems‑thinking methods used to untangle complex, cross‑disciplinary challenges, and a proven ability to coach teammates in applying these techniques\.
- Direct involvement in designing and testing space‑segment hardware, with practical work on one or more subsystems beyond core Systems Engineering \(e\.g\., Electrical, Mechanical, Structures, Thermal, etc\.\)\.
- Regularly lead and present at program reviews, technical reviews, and engineering board meetings, delivering clear status updates, risk assessments, and solution recommendations\.
- Solid understanding of FFP contract mechanics, cost‑to‑price analysis, and risk‑management strategies that drive profitable, schedule‑predictable delivery\.
- Experience with configuration‑management processes and tools, and a history of working on projects that achieved Space‑Certified status\.
- Background in designing, or sustaining communication subsystems \(e\.g\., RF, optical, data‑link\), ensuring reliable link performance for space missions\.
- In‑depth knowledge of LM's established design‑process framework and design‑assurance principles, enabling rapid alignment with internal standards and best practices\.
**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration\.
**Clearance Level:** Top Secret
**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:** 9x80 every other Friday off
**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 $128,400 \- $226,435\. 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 \(but not limited to\) 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 eligible\.
**Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $147,700 \- $255,990\. 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 \(but not limited to\) 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\.
This position is incentive plan eligible\.
**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:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** SPACE
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** Systems Engineering: Other
**Type:** Full\-Time
**Shift:** First
Systems Engineer Senior Staff (Sunnyvale, CA)
Sunnyvale, CA jobs
Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Going to space is just the beginning. It's what you do when you get there that matters. Lockheed Martin builds the satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for government and commercial customers. Connecting people. Advancing discovery. And protecting what matters most. Lockheed Martin-built satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide.
As we look to the future, we're driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. That's why we're crafting smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change. Your mission is ours. And as that mission evolves, we'll be ready. Will you?
Every day, our 115,000 employees come to work with one focus - our customers' missions. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours.
What does this role look like?
Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) provides the advanced Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) waveform, giving warfighters 10 times the communications capacity of the legacy UHF SATCOM system. This position will be part of the MUOS SLE SEIT Team! You will be a part of driving a fast pace, Firm Fixed Price program with an established highly energetic and high performing team.
Day‑to‑day activities in a Firm‑Fixed‑Price (FFP) mindset:
* Scope & Requirements Management: Continuously verify that all work stays within the agreed‑upon scope and that any changes are formally processed through a change‑order mechanism.
* Cost & Schedule Monitoring: Track actual costs and progress against the fixed price and baseline schedule, flagging any variances early to mitigate overruns.
* Risk Identification & Mitigation: Proactively identify potential risks (e.g., technical, supply‑chain, resource) and implement mitigation plans to keep the project on‑budget.
* Performance Reporting: Produce concise status reports that focus on deliverable completion, cost burn‑rate, and any scope‑change impacts for both internal leadership and the customer.
* Stakeholder Coordination: Align internal teams (engineering, procurement, finance) and external partners to ensure all parties understand the fixed‑price constraints and collaborate efficiently to meet milestones.
Additional Information
* This position is based in Sunnyvale, CA.
* To be considered, applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active Secret clearance.
* Successful candidates will have 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
* This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin. Estimated award date is currently February 2026. Any job offers extended to chosen candidates will include a contingency clause stating that the offer is dependent on Lockheed Martin securing the contract.
#NSSMUOS
Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline
* Hands‑on experience with end‑to‑end systems engineering processes (You've led or contributed to full‑lifecycle activities-requirements capture, design, integration, verification, and technical reviews-ensuring solutions meet mission goals.)
* Proven track record of customer interaction and technical presentations
* Proficiency with modern requirements‑management and model‑based tools (IBM DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler)
* Active Secret clearance (with eligibility for Top‑Secret) and U.S. citizenship
Desired Skills:
* Demonstrated mastery of systems‑thinking methods used to untangle complex, cross‑disciplinary challenges, and a proven ability to coach teammates in applying these techniques.
* Direct involvement in designing and testing space‑segment hardware, with practical work on one or more subsystems beyond core Systems Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Structures, Thermal, etc.).
* Regularly lead and present at program reviews, technical reviews, and engineering board meetings, delivering clear status updates, risk assessments, and solution recommendations.
* Solid understanding of FFP contract mechanics, cost‑to‑price analysis, and risk‑management strategies that drive profitable, schedule‑predictable delivery.
* Experience with configuration‑management processes and tools, and a history of working on projects that achieved Space‑Certified status.
* Background in designing, or sustaining communication subsystems (e.g., RF, optical, data‑link), ensuring reliable link performance for space missions.
* In‑depth knowledge of LM's established design‑process framework and design‑assurance principles, enabling rapid alignment with internal standards and best practices.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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 $128,400 - $226,435. 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 (but not limited to) 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 eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $147,700 - $255,990. 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 (but not limited to) 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
ASIC/FPGA Engineer III, Technical Lead
California jobs
Join Our Team as an ASIC & FPGA Engineer where you will support over 50 different programs and research and development (R&D) efforts, affecting technology across military space, civil space, commercial space, missiles, missile defense platforms, satellite surveillance platforms, deep space exploration, and manned flight missions.
Location: This position does not support teleworking; you will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in:
• Sunnyvale CA
• King of Prussia PA
• Denver CO or Highlands Ranch CO
You will work a flexible 9x80 schedule in the office full-time.
About Lockheed Martin Space
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.
What does this role look like?
We are building the best ASIC/FPGA team in the world at Lockheed Martin Space's in our Silicon Solutions team and seeking a Technical Lead who excels in multiple skill areas: soft/people leadership, project planning and technical. You will leverage your background in ASIC or FPGA development and/or verification and take ownership of project execution and delivery.
Key activities you will accomplish in this role:
• Build and maintain strong technical relationships with multiple programs, serving as their trusted advisor and technical point of contact.
• Lead a high-performing team of up to 7 people, prioritizing and allocating daily tasks to ensure successful project execution across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, delivering results within +/- 10% of schedule and budget while meeting agreed-upon quality metrics, and adapting Agile and Waterfall methodologies as needed to ensure successful outcomes.
• Proactively monitor and manage team member workloads, tracking progress against assigned tasks and labor capacity, while collaborating with project engineers and managers as needed to ensure clear communication regarding the teams execution.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence by providing guidance, mentorship, and expertise to team members on architecture, code, best practices, and command media, helping them to grow and develop their skills.
• Balance hands-on technical work with other leadership responsibilities, ensuring that technical tasks do not compromise ability to fulfill responsibilities such as team leadership, mentoring, and project oversight.
• Be responsible for the review and release of all work products to agreed quality standards.
• Collaborate with teams to identify, scope and plan new opportunities and support completed work.
• Perform advance chip architecture work for new programs and opportunities.
• Prepare regular status and loading reports as well as materials and data for operations reviews
• Assist manager in:
-Reviewing and approving project plans
-Technical proposal development, including scope capture and schedule development
-Provide performance assessment input of individuals on your team
-Program communication, issue de-escalation and risk mitigation
-Determining team load capacity
To be effective in this role, you will need:
• Experience in design, debug and/or verification of ASICs or FPGAs..
• 3+ years professional experience.
• While no clearance is needed to start in this position, you will need to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Experience in design, debug and/or verification of ASICs or FPGAs.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.
Desired skills
• Experience in leading or managing ASIC or FPGA projects.
• Demonstrated self-starter and voracious learner
• High EQ (Emotional Intelligence).
• Space system design experience.
• Understanding of system and hardware requirements related to space.
• Microsoft Project or equivalent.
• Microsoft Office.
• Atlassian JIRA or equivalent.
• Experience being a Control Accounts Manager (CAM) using
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Customer-facing communication experience (product/services sales, marketing, field, etc.).
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Why Lockheed Martin?
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package.
At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee… join us to experience your future!
Let's do Space!
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.
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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.
Other Important Information
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 Schedule Information
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.
Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
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 $101,000 - $178,135. 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 (but not limited to) 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 eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $116,200 - $201,365. 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 (but not limited to) 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Systems Engineer Staff (Sunnyvale, CA)
Sunnyvale, CA jobs
**Description:** **The coolest jobs on this planet... or any other... are with Lockheed Martin Space** At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder\. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems\. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products\. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you\.
Going to space is just the beginning\. It's what you do when you get there that matters\. Lockheed Martin builds the satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for government and commercial customers\. Connecting people\. Advancing discovery\. And protecting what matters most\. Lockheed Martin\-built satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide\.
As we look to the future, we're driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit\. That's why we're crafting smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change\. Your mission is ours\. And as that mission evolves, we'll be ready\. Will you?
Every day, our 115,000 employees come to work with one focus - our customers' missions\. Our customers tackle the hardest missions\. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision\. They're dangerous\. Critical\. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives\. Those are the missions we care about\.
Lockheed Martin\. Your Mission is Ours\.
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**What does this role look like?**
Mobile User Objective System \(MUOS\) provides the advanced Wideband Code Division Multiple Access \(WCDMA\) waveform, giving warfighters 10 times the communications capacity of the legacy UHF SATCOM system\. This position will be part of the MUOS SLE SEIT Team\! You will be a part of driving a fast pace, Firm Fixed Price program with an established highly energetic and high performing team\.
**Day‑to‑day activities in a Firm‑Fixed‑Price \(FFP\) mindset:**
- Scope & Requirements Management: Continuously verify that all work stays within the agreed‑upon scope and that any changes are formally processed through a change‑order mechanism\.
- Cost & Schedule Monitoring: Track actual costs and progress against the fixed price and baseline schedule, flagging any variances early to mitigate overruns\.
- Risk Identification & Mitigation: Proactively identify potential risks \(e\.g\., technical, supply‑chain, resource\) and implement mitigation plans to keep the project on‑budget\.
- Performance Reporting: Produce concise status reports that focus on deliverable completion, cost burn‑rate, and any scope‑change impacts for both internal leadership and the customer\.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Align internal teams \(engineering, procurement, finance\) and external partners to ensure all parties understand the fixed‑price constraints and collaborate efficiently to meet milestones\.
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**Additional Information**
\- This position is based in Sunnyvale, CA\.
\- To be considered, applicants must be U\.S\. citizens and hold an active Secret clearance\.
\- Successful candidates will have 5\+ years of relevant engineering experience\.
\- This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin\. Estimated award date is currently February 2026\. Any job offers extended to chosen candidates will include a contingency clause stating that the offer is dependent on Lockheed Martin securing the contract\.
\#NSSMUOS
**Basic Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree \(or higher\) in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline
- Hands‑on experience with end‑to‑end systems engineering processes \(You've led or contributed to full‑lifecycle activities-requirements capture, design, integration, verification, and technical reviews-ensuring solutions meet mission goals\.\)
- Proven track record of customer interaction and technical presentations
- Proficiency with modern requirements‑management and model‑based tools \(IBM DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler\)
- Active Secret clearance \(with eligibility for Top‑Secret\) and U\.S\. citizenship
**Desired Skills:**
- Demonstrated mastery of systems‑thinking methods used to untangle complex, cross‑disciplinary challenges, and a proven ability to coach teammates in applying these techniques\.
- Direct involvement in designing and testing space‑segment hardware, with practical work on one or more subsystems beyond core Systems Engineering \(e\.g\., Electrical, Mechanical, Structures, Thermal, etc\.\)\.
- Regularly lead and present at program reviews, technical reviews, and engineering board meetings, delivering clear status updates, risk assessments, and solution recommendations\.
- Solid understanding of FFP contract mechanics, cost‑to‑price analysis, and risk‑management strategies that drive profitable, schedule‑predictable delivery\.
- Experience with configuration‑management processes and tools, and a history of working on projects that achieved Space‑Certified status\.
- Background in designing, or sustaining communication subsystems \(e\.g\., RF, optical, data‑link\), ensuring reliable link performance for space missions\.
- In‑depth knowledge of LM's established design‑process framework and design‑assurance principles, enabling rapid alignment with internal standards and best practices
**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration\.
**Clearance Level:** Top Secret
**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:** 9x80 every other Friday off
**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 $109,200 \- $192,510\. 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 \(but not limited to\) 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 eligible\.
**Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 \- $217,695\. 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 \(but not limited to\) 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\.
This position is incentive plan eligible\.
**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:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** SPACE
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** Systems Engineering: Other
**Type:** Full\-Time
**Shift:** First
Systems Engineer Staff - Level 4
Palmdale, CA jobs
You will be a U-2 Degrader Action Cell Lead - Level 4. What You Will Be Doing As a U-2 Degrader Action Cell Lead (DAC) - Level 4, you will be responsible for collaborating across engineering, logistics, and program teams to implement strategic actions that enhance fleet availability and reduce life cycle costs.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Leading cross-functional projects focused on sustainment improvements and cost-reduction initiatives for the U-2 fleet.
- Investigating and analyzing performance degraders, supply chain posture, and maintenance practices to recommend actionable solutions.
- Supporting the development and optimization of maintenance plans, including updates to existing procedures and documentation.
- Driving project lifecycles end-to-end - from identification and triage, through solution development, implementation, and closure.
- Preparing and delivering high-level briefings to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
- Clearly communicating technical analysis, project impacts, associated risks, and expected efficiencies.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.
Basic Qualifications
- Must hold a Final DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years prior to start.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent technical education and/or aircraft experience.
- Demonstrated use and understanding of Project Management and/or technical skills to lead and conduct analysis of complex sustainment/engineering/supply chain issues.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to meet program or project schedule milestones.
Desired skills
- Previous experience with aircraft platforms preferred not required.
- Experience with Root Cause, Corrective Actions (Six Sigma), or similar and performing analysis based on findings.
- Understanding of Aircraft performance metrics, Supply status reporting and parts performance indicators (Production/Maintenance Control).
- Experience with analysis tools, SFM, SAP, data management, or comparative analysis.
- Proficient with work flow management tools (Jira, Confluence, Tableau).
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.
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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.
Other Important Information
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 Schedule Information
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.
Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
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 $109,200 - $192,510. 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 (but not limited to) 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 eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. 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 (but not limited to) 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Staff Systems Engineer
Palmdale, CA jobs
Description:This position is with our Advanced Development Program (ADP), known as the historic Skunk Works, in Fort Worth, TX, Marietta, GA or Palmdale, CA. We are looking for world-class talent for this position to join the 75+ year tradition of creating advanced aircraft. The candidate will join an ADP effort as a Systems Engineer. Candidate must be able to concurrently handle multiple and widely varying assignments.simultaneously in a fast paced, ever changing environment. Must have the ability to work independently as well as being a team player and willing to support other team members on a proactive basis in any capacity needed. Must engage professionally and effectively with senior management. Must be able to successfully meet deadlines and execute to a strict timeline.
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access..
Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor of Engineering or Computer Science degree
* Working knowledge of System Engineering V from requirements development to verification and validation.
* Integration experience between flight computers and Line Replacement Units (LRUs)
* Working knowledge of Vehicle management hardware and software
* Experience with Formal Qualification Testing (FQT) in a System Integration Lab (SIL)
* Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork with internal and external customers.
Desired Skills:
* Familiar with small form flight control computers
* Working knowledge of 1553, Discrete, Analog, RS-422/485
* Able to read an interface control document to support hardware Interface checkout
* Strong test process discipline experience.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
* Experience working with teams of engineers.
* Cost Account Management
* Proficiency with a high-level scripting language (Python) to support automated test script development, debug, and execution
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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 $109,200 - $192,510. 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 (but not limited to) 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 eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. 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 (but not limited to) 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Design and Verification
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Staff Engineer Guidance Navigation Control
El Segundo, CA jobs
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
**Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems** has an opening for a **Staff** **Engineer Guidance, Navigation, & Control.** This position will be located in **San Diego, El Segundo, or Palmdale, CA** .
The selected candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary team environment to design, develop, implement, verify, and test algorithms, software, and simulation tools to perform Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) of aircraft. Develop control laws to meet air vehicle performance, flying qualities and stability margin requirements, both on ground and in flight. Develop air vehicle system linear and non-linear dynamic simulation models and integrate models into software and hardware-in-the-loop simulation environments. Analyze air vehicle flight test data and support flight test activities.
**Basic Qualifications for Staff Engineer:**
+ Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 12 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 10 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with 7 years of experience.
+ Excellent communication, analysis and problem-solving skills
+ Knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft flight dynamics
+ Experience using linear control principles and tools to design feedback control systems
+ Experience analyzing non-linear simulations of aircraft closed-loop dynamics
+ Experience using MATLAB to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data
+ Active / in-scope DoD Secret Clearance
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink
+ Experience designing control laws for fixed wing aircraft and performing handling qualities analysis
+ Working knowledge of MIL-STD-1797 flying qualities requirements
+ Active / in-scope DoD Top Secret Clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Staff Engineer Mission Assurance
Los Angeles, CA jobs
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
**Northrop Grumman's Defense Sector** , **Advanced Weapons** is looking for a **Staff Mission Assurance Engineer** . This role will support mission assurance staff, implement quality assurance program plans for individual flight and development hardware programs addressing design, manufacturing, integration, and test activities. This role will ensure tasks are completed in accordance with company and contractual requirements in various groups to address technical issues, meet program requirements and ensure mission success. You will interface with customers, suppliers, and with Integration & Test and Engineering organizations to identify and resolve mission/flight assurance issues. They will provide support to Mission Assurance Management in review of various activities including ensuring AS9100D compliance throughout site policies, procedures and practices. **This position will be 100% full time on site at our Northridge, CA location.**
**Key Job Responsibilities (but not limited to):**
+ Provide Mission Assurance oversight of supplier processes, throughput and deliverables.
+ Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management. Develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
+ Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance. Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.
+ Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues.
+ Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list. Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process.
+ Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks.
+ Coordinates and oversees Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases.
+ Actively engages in supplier evaluation, qualification and selection as new procurements are required on existing programs.
+ Manages implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (Critical, Key and Standard), development and execution of supplier quality risk assessments, mitigation plans, supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs.
+ Execute Safety and Quality Assurance programs, procedures and controls ensuring that products and services conform to company standards of excellence.
+ Provide oversight in receiving inspection activities of supplier provided material.
+ Adjudicate and process preliminary and final dispositions for product and service non-conformances.
+ Support the development, implementation and maintenance of Mission Assurance policies and procedures.
+ Process non-conformances and issue and manage Corrective Actions Requests.
+ Interpret customer technical and Mission Assurance requirements to ensure these requirements are integrated into program plans, specifications, and product drawings.
+ Provide oversight in non-conformance review, failure investigations, root cause, corrective action and preventive action determinations. Analyze and interpret trends and execute improvements on key metrics.
+ Represents Mission Assurance at different program reviews and review boards including Configuration Control Board (CCB), Corrective Action Board (CAB) and Material Review Board (MRB).
+ Ensure Risk Management activities (DFMEA, PFMEA, Risk Boards) are executed according to standards and procedures.
+ Review and approve design documentation (Qualification Reports, Drawings, ATPs, BOMs, etc).
+ Review and approve production documentation (assembly instructions, MOs and rework instructions).
+ Interface with and support DCMA activities including audits and Government Source Inspection (GSI).
+ May provide Mission Assurance Engineering oversight at the Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake and Edwards AFB.
**Basic qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's with 12 years, Master's with 10 years, or PhD with 8 years relative Quality / Mission Assurance Engineering experience.
+ Knowledge base in Root Cause Analysis tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, 8D, 5 Why, etc
+ Ability to read engineering documentation and inspect drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions.
+ Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally.
+ Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time
+ Must be able to sit onsite in Northridge, CA
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a timeframe set forth by management.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ MES, Costpoint and TipQA experience a plus.
+ Proficient with AS9102 and AS9100D Aerospace standards.
+ Proficient in MS Office Suite.
+ Working knowledge or certification(s) in IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 standards.
+ Good working knowledge and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) IAW ASME Y14.5.
+ Current/Active Secret clearance.
Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Staff Engineer Mission Assurance
Los Angeles, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman's Defense Sector, Advanced Weapons is looking for a Staff Mission Assurance Engineer. This role will support mission assurance staff, implement quality assurance program plans for individual flight and development hardware programs addressing design, manufacturing, integration, and test activities. This role will ensure tasks are completed in accordance with company and contractual requirements in various groups to address technical issues, meet program requirements and ensure mission success. You will interface with customers, suppliers, and with Integration & Test and Engineering organizations to identify and resolve mission/flight assurance issues. They will provide support to Mission Assurance Management in review of various activities including ensuring AS9100D compliance throughout site policies, procedures and practices. This position will be 100% full time on site at our Northridge, CA location.
Key Job Responsibilities (but not limited to):
Provide Mission Assurance oversight of supplier processes, throughput and deliverables.
Responsible for Supplier Quality risk management. Develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems.
Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance. Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures.
Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues.
Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list. Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process.
Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks.
Coordinates and oversees Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases.
Actively engages in supplier evaluation, qualification and selection as new procurements are required on existing programs.
Manages implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (Critical, Key and Standard), development and execution of supplier quality risk assessments, mitigation plans, supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs.
Execute Safety and Quality Assurance programs, procedures and controls ensuring that products and services conform to company standards of excellence.
Provide oversight in receiving inspection activities of supplier provided material.
Adjudicate and process preliminary and final dispositions for product and service non-conformances.
Support the development, implementation and maintenance of Mission Assurance policies and procedures.
Process non-conformances and issue and manage Corrective Actions Requests.
Interpret customer technical and Mission Assurance requirements to ensure these requirements are integrated into program plans, specifications, and product drawings.
Provide oversight in non-conformance review, failure investigations, root cause, corrective action and preventive action determinations. Analyze and interpret trends and execute improvements on key metrics.
Represents Mission Assurance at different program reviews and review boards including Configuration Control Board (CCB), Corrective Action Board (CAB) and Material Review Board (MRB).
Ensure Risk Management activities (DFMEA, PFMEA, Risk Boards) are executed according to standards and procedures.
Review and approve design documentation (Qualification Reports, Drawings, ATPs, BOMs, etc).
Review and approve production documentation (assembly instructions, MOs and rework instructions).
Interface with and support DCMA activities including audits and Government Source Inspection (GSI).
May provide Mission Assurance Engineering oversight at the Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake and Edwards AFB.
Basic qualifications:
Bachelor's with 12 years, Master's with 10 years, or PhD with 8 years relative Quality / Mission Assurance Engineering experience.
Knowledge base in Root Cause Analysis tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, 8D, 5 Why, etc
Ability to read engineering documentation and inspect drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally.
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time
Must be able to sit onsite in Northridge, CA
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a timeframe set forth by management.
Preferred Qualifications:
MES, Costpoint and TipQA experience a plus.
Proficient with AS9102 and AS9100D Aerospace standards.
Proficient in MS Office Suite.
Working knowledge or certification(s) in IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 standards.
Good working knowledge and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) IAW ASME Y14.5.
Current/Active Secret clearance.
Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Auto-ApplyStaff Engineer Guidance Navigation Control
Palmdale, CA jobs
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
**Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems** has an opening for a **Staff** **Engineer Guidance, Navigation, & Control.** This position will be located in **San Diego, El Segundo, or Palmdale, CA** .
The selected candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary team environment to design, develop, implement, verify, and test algorithms, software, and simulation tools to perform Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) of aircraft. Develop control laws to meet air vehicle performance, flying qualities and stability margin requirements, both on ground and in flight. Develop air vehicle system linear and non-linear dynamic simulation models and integrate models into software and hardware-in-the-loop simulation environments. Analyze air vehicle flight test data and support flight test activities.
**Basic Qualifications for Staff Engineer:**
+ Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 12 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 10 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with 7 years of experience.
+ Excellent communication, analysis and problem-solving skills
+ Knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft flight dynamics
+ Experience using linear control principles and tools to design feedback control systems
+ Experience analyzing non-linear simulations of aircraft closed-loop dynamics
+ Experience using MATLAB to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data
+ Active / in-scope DoD Secret Clearance
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink
+ Experience designing control laws for fixed wing aircraft and performing handling qualities analysis
+ Working knowledge of MIL-STD-1797 flying qualities requirements
+ Active / in-scope DoD Top Secret Clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Staff Cyber Systems Engineer
San Diego, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Cyber Systems Engineer to support the Systems Engineering organization in San Diego, CA. The selected candidate will support Development and Sustainment programs and will identify cybersecurity risks and design, develop, integrate, test, and verify system security solutions. The candidate will be responsible for identifying cybersecurity risks, working with stakeholders to develop a technical and programmatic plan for remediation, and driving the incorporation of cybersecurity improvements into the weapon system.
The candidate will leverage leadership skills to engage their customer counterpart as well as other stakeholders to drive improvements into the weapon system's cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate is not only an experienced technical leader with exceptional skills in communication and stakeholder engagement, but they are also a highly motivated self-starter. This role is located on-site in Rancho Bernardo, CA and will require up to 25% travel in support of program needs.
Basic Qualifications:
Active DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in STEM field and at least 12 years of related experience, Master's degree in STEM field and at least 10 years related experience, PhD degree in STEM field and at least 8 years related experience
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
Experience in several of the following Systems Engineering areas:
- Technical planning, system design development, verification and validation, cost and risk, and requirements management
- Preparing, presenting, and leading discussion of system engineering materials during formal program reviews
- Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very complex problems and implement constructive change
- Developing and reviewing requirements and conducting requirements management, including verification and validation
Experience in at least one of the following Systems Security Engineering areas:
- Managing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and working with stakeholders to prioritize and address findings
- Developing processes and standards to ensure the development of secure products
- Assessing systems for cybersecurity vulnerabilities
- Implementing cybersecurity scanning and assessment tools like ACAS or Nessus
- Developing cybersecurity compliance packages
Primary Level Salary Range: $188,200.00 - $282,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Auto-ApplyStaff Systems Engineer Level 5 (AHT)
Los Angeles, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems is looking for a Staff Systems Engineer Level 5 with an active secret clearance to be an integral part of our multi-discipline engineering team in Advanced Weapons. Here you will be at the forefront of developing next generation solutions to protect our nation's warfighters. The ideal candidate will support the F-35 Program partnering with Program management, Chief engineers, and IPT leads to ensure the fulfillment of technical program deliverables. This position will be customer-facing, requiring high-level communication skills and sufficient technical competency that enables effective collaboration with cross functional teams to ensure results.
This role is based in Northridge, CA or Tucson, AZ and will be 100% on-site. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly, and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment and shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation. Relocation may be available, but it is not guaranteed. Salaries for both locations are listed below.
Roles & Responsibilities:
A successful candidate will have the qualities and essential functional expertise too:
Act as a primary technical point of contact for the customer preparing and presenting technical status updates while ensuring the technical integrity of the program.
Represent program technical leadership at program reviews and customer meetings.
Partner with the program Chief Engineer to ensure the development and management of the core engineering work products for the program.
Partner with the program IPT leads to ensure execution of their individual work scope and tracking progress through completion.
Collaborate with cross functional teams driving engineering execution.
Manage technical risks and opportunities to ensure successful system development and prevent critical issues.
Serve as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for the overall technical function on the program.
Engage in proposal related activities to include planning efforts, Basis of Estimate (BOE) development, providing inputs to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Risks and Opportunities (R&Os), supporting Red Team reviews, Operating Unit (OU)and/or Business Unit (BU) reviews, and customer negotiations.
Assist with the coordination of onsite technical interface meetings (TIMs) and Working Groups in partnership with the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads who maintain primary responsibility for the milestone reviews.
Track and manage information (e.g., technical memo) requests to/from the customer including coordination with the IPT Leads to complete any associated work scope.
Coordinate with the Engineering IPT, Data Transfer Agent (DTA), and Security personnel in the release of classified material for shipment to the customer.
Basic Qualifications for a Staff Systems Engineer Level (T05):
Bachelor of Science in Engineering discipline and a minimum of (12) years of systems engineering or related engineering experience, or (10) years with a Masters of Science.
Must have proven experience in communicating with all levels of peers, management, and customers in a methodical, detailed and process-oriented fashion
Must have demonstrated experience in providing solutions to a variety of technical problems without appreciable direction.
Experience in configuration management and product lifecycle management tool(s).
Experience in engineering development/production process/environment.
Experience with technical leadership and project engineering.
Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with EPLM and the Drawing Release Process
Experience with Jira - issue tracking and agile project management, or similar tool
Northridge, CA $171000 - 256400
Tucson, AZ $147700 - 221500
Primary Level Salary Range: $147,700.00 - $256,400.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Auto-ApplyStaff Engineer - Operations Research AHT
Los Angeles, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Advanced Weapons Business Unit is currently seeking a Staff Engineer - Operations Research for our Advanced Programs Software, Modeling, and Simulation team in Northridge, CA.
Our work influences the investment decisions of our senior leadership and customer program offices. The Operations Research discipline is a blend of many other fields (e.g. Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, etc.) and frequently collaborates across functional disciplines. The Operations Research team is responsible for evaluating the merit of new technologies and military operations in future conflicts. In this role, you will be a member of a team that performs the following tasks: simulation tool and infrastructure development, model development, scenario creation, designing focused vignette threads, and performing analysis. The analysis includes a wide variety of system types and spans multiple domains (friendly and adversary; ground, maritime, air and space). You will work with technical teams and leadership to develop standalone and/or distributed simulation tools/infrastructure and to perform analysis at the engagement, mission, and/or campaign levels. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing models, performing data analysis, communicating findings to internal and external stakeholders, and training and mentoring junior analysts in the same skill sets.
Duties and Responsibilities may include:
Develop and apply advanced software and systems methods that support the investigation, analysis and solution of complex and advanced technical problems.
Develop and use tools that support the visualization of the battlespace at a mission or engagement level
Use, develop, and modify tools to support data analysis of simulation or flight test results
Model operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation, and recommends alternative architectures
Develop software to model behavior of systems in real-time and constructive simulations
Develop, integrate, and use advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools
Perform mission simulation using government or industry standard tools to determine mission effectiveness
Perform engagement simulation using standard tools, MATLAB, Simulink and others.
Perform modeling and simulation studies that optimize mission performance for weapon systems across the air, land, sea, space and cyber domains
Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks assessing system survivability, system effectiveness, and overall system performance in engagement / mission-level scenarios.
Develop performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models for new and/or existing system simulation frameworks.
Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization
Participate in Agile engineering project frameworks
Statements of Work (SOWs) and Statements of Objectives (SOOs)
Basic Qualifications for a Staff Engineer - Operations Research (T05) are:
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or Physics AND 12+ years modeling, simulation, and analysis of Aerospace Systems, Systems Analysis, and Design, OR
MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or Physics AND 9+ years modeling, simulation, and analysis of Aerospace Systems, Systems Analysis, and Design, OR
PhD. Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or Physics AND 6+ years modeling, simulation, and analysis of Aerospace Systems, Systems Analysis, and Design
**Current/active U.S Government issued DoD Secret Clearance; clearance must have been issued/adjudicated in the past five (5) years
Experience as an AFSIM developer/analyst, including making and validating movers, creating observers and post-processors, and performing large Design of Experiments (DoE) studies
Experience creating compelling OV-1s, data visualization, and other briefing materials to explain simulation techniques, assumptions, and insights to a variety of audiences
Experience executing technology development and EMD contracts with DoD customers
Experience leading Operations Research studies, including identifying Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs) and developing study plans from Statements of Work (SOWs) and Statements of Objectives (SOOs)
Preferred Qualifications:
Comfortable with high level programming languages such as C/C++.
Strong software development principles with the ability to manage computer resources for data throughput and distributed systems.
Experience developing and using analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, VBA, or similar tools
Comfortable developing in multiple operating systems as well as integrating systems across OS boundaries. (Windows/Linux)
Strong debugging skills, ability to use common debuggers, compilers and command line execution.
Ability to develop shell scripts for program execution
Knowledge of and experience with software engineering development lifecycle processes
Experience with version control tools (Bitbucket, GitHub, or Gitlab, etc.)
Experience integrating custom plug-ins to AFSIM
Experience with working with and programming distributed simulation protocols such as DIS or HLA
Experience performing modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks assessing system survivability, system effectiveness, and overall system performance in engagement / mission-level scenarios.
Knowledge of RF Threat Modeling, of Electronic Attack techniques and modeling, guided missile design
Knowledge of any of the following simulation frameworks: AFSIM, Suppressor, Brawler, JWS, AJEM, ESAMS, NGTS, EADSIM, TACZAAM, ITASE
Familiarity with Agile, MBSE, and / or system architecture frameworks
Effective project management skills and good communication techniques
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, excellent communications skills, including the ability to present and brief technical data to all levels of leadership within the organization and U.S. Government
Proposal development, writing or execution experience
*Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.
Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Auto-ApplySurvivability Engineer (Level 2)
El Segundo, CA jobs
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
**Position Overview**
The Survivability Engineer will be essential in enhancing the survivability of defense systems through the application of advanced materials and processes. The candidate will apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues and provide solutions within the Survivability discipline. Responsibilities include analyzing, researching, and developing materials and their related application processes that optimize performance in structures, systems, and subsystems. The selected candidate will leverage principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues, ensuring the integration of survivability features into both new designs and existing systems.
**Core Competencies**
+ **Leverage Advanced Technology:** Utilize the latest classified technology to minimize the detectability of aircraft across electromagnetic, infrared, visual, and acoustic spectrums.
+ **Predict and Verify Performance:** Use proprietary analysis codes to forecast design performance and validate predictions through physical model testing.
+ **Optimize Stealth Design:** Balance the optimization of stealth properties with requirements from other engineering disciplines and ensure compliance with survivability requirements during the design process.
+ **Collaborate Effectively:** Work collaboratively in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to achieve customer goals in a fast-paced and diverse work setting.
+ **Adapt and Innovate:** Offer real-time solutions to production issues based on previous aircraft systems and Low Observable (LO) experience.
**Basic Qualifications**
+ **Survivability Engineer (Level 2) -** Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of engineering experience, or 0 years with a Master's degree.
+ A current active U.S. Government in-scope DoD Secret security clearance or higher is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP/SAR clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain the final adjudicated DoD Top Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position. Active clearance preferred.
+ Experience in Low Observable Materials and Processes (LO M&P).
+ Comprehension of materials selection for electromagnetic performance.
+ Proficiency in materials testing methods (mechanical, thermal, environmental, EM properties) and interpreting lab results.
+ Knowledge of fabrication and application processes for specialty materials, including coatings, adhesives, and composite structures used in aircraft.
+ Familiarity with military specifications and standards, as well as experience interfacing with military customers related to survivability requirements.
+ Skilled in creating process specifications, test plans, technical reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders.
+ Demonstrated experience working on projects requiring cross-collaboration with other disciplines.
+ Comfortable working with design, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure material/process compliance.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience working on military aircraft, specifically in the context of survivability engineering and LO materials.
+ Advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D.) preferred, particularly with a focus on polymers, composites, or coatings.
+ Excellent communication skills for preparing and presenting detailed technical reports and findings.
+ Experience with material obsolescence issues, including qualifying and selecting replacement materials.
+ Experience working with material suppliers and troubleshooting issues on site.
+ Experience reading and reviewing technical drawings, specifications and manufacturing plans.
+ Demonstrated ability to analyze materials issues, conduct root cause analysis of failures, and provide effective solutions for material performance in aerospace applications.
+ Understanding of Aircraft Survivability to include susceptibility and vulnerability.
+ Experience in modelling and simulation.
+ Preferred competence in a high-level coding language. For example, Python, C#, MATLAB, etc.
+ Experience with Northrop Grumman proprietary computational electromagnetic analysis codes or similar computational electromagnetic analysis codes used by industry.
+ Knowledge of Applied Electromagnetics / Aircraft Survivability, and a Comprehensive understanding of Electromagnetic Energy transmission through space and within materials. Demonstrated expertise in low observable materials, including absorbers, specialty coatings, adhesives, or composites.
+ Hands-on experience with material characterization methods (e.g., dielectric properties, mechanical testing, environmental durability).
+ Knowledge of electromagnetic performance testing for LO materials and correlation with processing/chemistry.
+ Understanding of manufacturing processes: composite layup, coating application, adhesives bonding, curing, and repair techniques.
**Work Environment**
+ This position involves collaborative work with cross-disciplinary engineering teams and may require travel for site visits, testing, or customer engagements.
Primary Level Salary Range: $73,100.00 - $134,200.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Aeroacoustics Engineer Level 2 /3
Sunnyvale, CA jobs
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Aeroacoustics Engineer Level 2/3 with thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow knowledge for the development and ongoing support of new and existing turbines, bearings, heat exchangers, and other system components used in surface ship and submarine propulsion and power generation systems for the US Navy based out of **Sunnyvale, CA** .
**What You'll get to Do:**
Our Sunnyvale site specializes in the development, manufacture, assembly and testing of propulsion and power generation systems for naval surface ships and submarines. The candidate selected will apply their skills to support current and future Navy Power & Propulsion Turbomachinery development.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
+ Develop and integrate acoustic reduction technologies.
+ Develop and implement predictive analysis codes; builds and tests physical models; designs, develops, and builds test and verification equipment; and develops, tests, and integrates acoustic solutions.
+ Conduct planning and "roadmapping" for the development of novel acoustics technologies and innovative designs.
+ Works closely with other disciplines to optimize the integration of acoustic technologies.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below:
**Basic Qualifications for Aeroacoustics Engineer Level 2:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years related experience; or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with no related experience
+ Comprehensive understanding of sound generation and acoustics transmission through space/materials.
+ Experience in acoustic test/measurement, data processing, and analysis.
+ Must be a US citizen
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret security clearance.
**Basic Qualifications for Principal Aeroacoustics Engineer Level 3:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years related experience; or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 3 years related experience. or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with no related experience.
+ Comprehensive understanding of sound generation and acoustics transmission through space/materials.
+ Experience in acoustic test/measurement, data processing, and analysis.
+ Must be a US citizen
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret security clearance.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Active Secret clearance.
+ Master's degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a closely related engineering discipline.
Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Systems Engineer Staff (Sunnyvale, CA)
Sunnyvale, CA jobs
The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Going to space is just the beginning. It's what you do when you get there that matters. Lockheed Martin builds the satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for government and commercial customers. Connecting people. Advancing discovery. And protecting what matters most. Lockheed Martin-built satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide.
As we look to the future, we're driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. That's why we're crafting smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change. Your mission is ours. And as that mission evolves, we'll be ready. Will you?
Every day, our 115,000 employees come to work with one focus - our customers' missions. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours.
What does this role look like?
Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) provides the advanced Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) waveform, giving warfighters 10 times the communications capacity of the legacy UHF SATCOM system. This position will be part of the MUOS SLE SEIT Team! You will be a part of driving a fast pace, Firm Fixed Price program with an established highly energetic and high performing team.
Day‑to‑day activities in a Firm‑Fixed‑Price (FFP) mindset:
• Scope & Requirements Management: Continuously verify that all work stays within the agreed‑upon scope and that any changes are formally processed through a change‑order mechanism.
• Cost & Schedule Monitoring: Track actual costs and progress against the fixed price and baseline schedule, flagging any variances early to mitigate overruns.
• Risk Identification & Mitigation: Proactively identify potential risks (e.g., technical, supply‑chain, resource) and implement mitigation plans to keep the project on‑budget.
• Performance Reporting: Produce concise status reports that focus on deliverable completion, cost burn‑rate, and any scope‑change impacts for both internal leadership and the customer.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Align internal teams (engineering, procurement, finance) and external partners to ensure all parties understand the fixed‑price constraints and collaborate efficiently to meet milestones.
Additional Information
- This position is based in Sunnyvale, CA.
- To be considered, applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active Secret clearance.
- Successful candidates will have 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
- This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin. Estimated award date is currently February 2026. Any job offers extended to chosen candidates will include a contingency clause stating that the offer is dependent on Lockheed Martin securing the contract.
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Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline
• Hands‑on experience with end‑to‑end systems engineering processes (You've led or contributed to full‑lifecycle activities-requirements capture, design, integration, verification, and technical reviews-ensuring solutions meet mission goals.)
• Proven track record of customer interaction and technical presentations
• Proficiency with modern requirements‑management and model‑based tools (IBM DOORS, Cameo Systems Modeler)
• Active Secret clearance (with eligibility for Top‑Secret) and U.S. citizenship
Desired skills
• Demonstrated mastery of systems‑thinking methods used to untangle complex, cross‑disciplinary challenges, and a proven ability to coach teammates in applying these techniques.
• Direct involvement in designing and testing space‑segment hardware, with practical work on one or more subsystems beyond core Systems Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Structures, Thermal, etc.).
• Regularly lead and present at program reviews, technical reviews, and engineering board meetings, delivering clear status updates, risk assessments, and solution recommendations.
• Solid understanding of FFP contract mechanics, cost‑to‑price analysis, and risk‑management strategies that drive profitable, schedule‑predictable delivery.
• Experience with configuration‑management processes and tools, and a history of working on projects that achieved Space‑Certified status.
• Background in designing, or sustaining communication subsystems (e.g., RF, optical, data‑link), ensuring reliable link performance for space missions.
• In‑depth knowledge of LM's established design‑process framework and design‑assurance principles, enabling rapid alignment with internal standards and best practices
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.
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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.
Other Important Information
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 Schedule Information
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.
Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
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 $109,200 - $192,510. 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 (but not limited to) 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 eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. 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 (but not limited to) 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Model Based Space Systems Engineer
Senior engineer job at The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
The Systems Engineering Division (SED) offers unparalleled expertise in systems engineering to the U.S. government and various public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced development and application of space systems. From systems CONOPs and architecture development to system design and analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED leverages a vast array of engineering and business disciplines across a diverse and dynamic portfolio of space programs and national challenges spanning the total space system lifecycle.
The Digital Systems Engineering Department (DSED), part of SED, is charged with helping our customers successfully adopt, integrate, and utilize digital system models, methods, tools, and best practices as part of their systems realization lifecycle processes through DE and MBSE research & development, prototyping, studies, independent assessments, training, and advisory functions.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Model Based Space Systems Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Digital Systems Engineering) to drive the planning, execution, and management of complex MBSE and DE projects and project portfolios. The role requires a deep understanding of MBSE and DE concepts, methodologies, frameworks, tools, and best practices to enhance the acquisition and realization of space and defense systems encompassing systems architecture, design, analysis, and lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, project portfolio management, and cross-functional collaboration with Aerospace program offices and ETG organizations within a dynamic and innovative environment.
What You'll Be Doing
* Plan, execute, and lead MBSE and DE R&D initiatives and projects, ensuring integration of systems engineering best practices.
* Provide oversight of project teams developing descriptive models using open-standard modeling languages (SysML, UAFML, BPMN) and industry-recognized tools (e.g., Cameo, Sparx EA, Rhapsody).
* Guide project teams through the full system development lifecycle, from concept to deployment.
* Drive innovation and best practices in MBSE, ensuring alignment with industry trends and organizational, and customer goals.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including software, hardware, and domain experts, to develop and analyze system models in the systems acquisition and realization lifecycle.
* Author, publish, and present papers, presentations, and training material on MBSE topics of mutual interest to Aerospace and customers.
* Participate in MBSE and DE related standards organizations and profession society working groups (e.g., OMG, INCOSE, Digital Twin Consortium, AIAA, IEEE) representing Aerospace interests.
* Mentor and train junior and mid-level engineers on MBSE principles, practices, and tools.
What Corporate Skills You'll Bring
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Must work well in a team environment
* Possess organizational, time management and project management skills
* Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
* Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations
What You Need to Be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the Model Based Space Systems Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Digital Engineering)
* B.S. degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.), Computer Science, or related technical field.
* 12+ years of experience in three or more systems engineering functional areas (e.g. requirements, architecture, design) with at least 5 years in MBSE and DE.
* Proficiency in MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx EA, or IBM Rhapsody.
* Strong knowledge of descriptive modeling languages (e.g., SysML, UAFML, BPMN), architecture frameworks (e.g., DoDAF, UAF, TOGAF), and methodologies (e.g., OOSEM, SysMOD, ISE&PPOOA).
* Must be a self-starter with excellent problem-solving, communication (verbal and written), and project portfolio and technical leadership skills.
* Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with cross-functional government, SETA, and other FFRDC teams.
* Ability to clearly explain project outcomes and deliverables to stakeholders not versed in MBSE.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Possess strong organizational, time management and project management skills.
* Ability to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations.
* Ability to work well in a team environment.
* Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing program office sponsor and customer needs.
* Problem-solving, analytical, and innovation mindset.
* This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance issued by the U.S. Government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
* M.S. or Ph.D. degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.), Computer Science, or related technical field.
* Practical systems engineering work experience in the space, defense, or nuclear security domains.
* Familiarity with agile project management using JIRA.
* Knowledge of Digital Engineering (DE) concepts, including digital engineering ecosystems, digital threads, and digital twins.
* INCOSE CSEP/ESEP or OMG SysML/UAFML certification.
* PMI PMP certification.
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$151,300 - $226,900
Pay Basis: Annual
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
* Operate Strategically
* Lead Change
* Engage with Impact
* Foster Innovation
* Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
* Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
* Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
* Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
* 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
* Flexible spending accounts
* Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
* Relocation assistance
* Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
* Education assistance programs
* An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at ************ or by email at ****************************** . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
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