Systems Engineer - Early Career

JOB ID:

727280BR Date posted: May. 07, 2026

Description:

This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built. Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Early Career Systems Engineer. In this role, you will review, evaluate and derive requirements for testability, develop and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems. You will coordinate subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations, performs analysis of test results, and prepare comprehensive subsystem and/or system level evaluation reports which verify and validate system performance. Additional tasks include writing discrepancy reports and performing integration regression testing to verify and validate incorporated fixes to software, components, subsystems and systems. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of Software development process Agile scrum methodology and/or agile tools (Jira, Version One) Received a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 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's degree from an accredited college in a Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills:

Understanding of the software development process Familiarity with agile scrum methodology and/or agile tools (Jira, Version One) Strong problem solving skills, communication skills, and team player Interest in at least one of these skill areas: requirements definition, system architecture, software testing and verification Current or prior security clearance with the

US Government 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 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. Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. 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. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level:

4 yr and up

College Business Unit:

SPACE Relocation Available:

Possible Career Area:

Systems Engineering:

Software Type:

Full-Time Shift:

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:

Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management Locations:

Nationwide & OCONUS Positions