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Systems Engineering Product Owner Lockheed Martin Corporation - 4.0 Littleton, CO Job Details Full-time $128,400 - $226,435 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid jury duty Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Flextime Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Project team coordination Project reporting Team leadership Factory experience Progress tracking (project management tasks) Senior leadership
Full Job Description JOB ID:
729117BR Date posted: May. 21, 2026 Description:
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. Looking for a career with purpose? One that challenges your mind, grows your skills and contributes to our Nation's most critical missions? Do you pride yourself on solving problems that others think are impossible? If you answered yes to these questions, then we would like you to join Lockheed Martin's Space Systems Integration & Engineering (SIE) Team! SIE develops, integrates, and delivers affordable engineering and sustainment solutions for commercial, military and intelligence users across the globe. These mission critical efforts include development of innovative enterprise, cloud and application-based solutions for mission management, command and control, collection orchestration and tasking, processing, data analysis and analytics along with premier operations and sustainment capabilities of space-based programs in support of national security. The System Engineering Lead Sr Stf position is a senior-level technical leadership position supporting the integration of software ground systems for the Hornet Phase 2 program. In this role, the candidate will be the technical leader of the System Engineering team, and all integration efforts throughout the program, serving as the Systems Engineering Product Owner. In this role, the candidate will ensure that objectives are executed in accordance with the program schedule and coordinated across multiple value streams within the program. The candidate will work closely with the Program Chief Engineer & Chief Architect to ensure all System Engineering activities are executed in accordance with internal & external requirements, standards, and procedures. Additionally, the individual will provide support to programmatic tasks such as reporting progress toward task completion, and supporting internal & external briefings within the team, with program leadership, and with the customer. This position is contingent on program award, expected in 3Q 2026. Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 1.1 million hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: Medical Dental 401k Paid time off Work/life balance Career development Mentorship opportunities Rewards & recognition The applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Basic Qualifications:
Prior experience in a team-level or program-level leadership role on a development / O&S contract Prior experience in a factory or system level engineering organization on a development / O&S contract Prior experience tracking & reporting on the progress of an engineering team effort to leadership Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI. US Citizenship required Desired Skills:
Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) Proficiency with SysML and Cameo Experience with ground segment development Domain expertise in the Stinger portfolio - knowledge of customer, products and mission Experience with development phase design reviews including SRR, SDR, PDR, or CDR Experience with enterprise/system of systems design or integration Proficiency with Agile development tools, techniques and associated business rhythms Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work collaboratively across multiple teams Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills Prior experience working in a classified environment #Space NSS Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level:
TS/SCI 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. 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:
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Systems Engineering:
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First At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Pioneering Defense Technology:
From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business. United By Culture:
Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another's perspectives to win for our customers. Real Impact, Real Growth:
Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility. Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life:
Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond. Empowered to Be Your Best:
Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet. Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer: Flexible Schedules, dependent on role Levels:
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