SW/HW Systems Engineer

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an innovative SW/HW Systems Engineer to join the Global Security team in Denver, Colorado. This role involves integrating Space Flight Hardware and Software, performing compatibility analyses, system analysis, and leading risk reduction planning and test execution. The engineer will also lead design reviews, failure investigations, and develop plans for new mission capabilities, contributing to 21st Century Security® vision.

Must Have

• Knowledge and application of Systems Engineering processes
• Experience in System trade studies and/or System modeling
• Experience in Requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development
• Experience in System Integration, Test and/or Verification
• Experience in Test planning and execution with understanding of interdependencies
• Experience in Design reviews
• Experience developing, integrating, and testing software and/or firmware
• Experience analyzing physical and functional compatibility of hardware/software products
• Experience with Command and Telemetry Databases
• Eligible for TS/SCI security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required

Good to Have

• Ability to absorb extensive technical detail and logically formulate solutions for execution on an inflexible schedule
• Experience with data thread integrity through a system
• Experience managing latency and timing budgets
• Experience integrating system interfaces with varying protocol standards across the full OSI model
• Ability to interact with hardware and software developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied
• Experience with SysML and Cameo
• Ability to get results from teams without direct authority
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and tackle numerous roles as part of the daily program operations
• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related experience
• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker
• System design and test experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering
• Experience troubleshooting and solving testbed or unit under test issues
• Active or Current TS/SCI with T5 investigation

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with generous matching and company contributions
• Professional Development (mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs)
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO, paid holidays, paid time off for jury duty and military obligations)
• Flexible work schedules (Flex-time, 9x80 every other Friday off)

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 711753BR Date posted: Dec. 01, 2025

Description: "Ahead of Ready"

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.

Lockheed Martin seeks an innovative and talented SW/HW Systems Engineer to join the Global Security team in Denver, Colorado.

Job Description:

• Integrate Space Flight Hardware and Software from component level through system integration and test

• Perform HW / SW interface compatibility analyses

• Perform system analysis (resource utilization, throughput, response time etc) and inter-face definition and management/ execution

• Lead studies and system trades for enhanced capabilities

• Lead HW / SW integration risk reduction planning and test execution

• Develop plans to on-ramp new mission capabilities while protecting the primary mission

• Lead software based and hardware in the loop system test planning

• Lead and coordinate design reviews and technical product reviews

• Lead failure investigations and anomaly resolution boards

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You can learn more about Denver, CO by visiting this link.

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge and application of Systems Engineering processes and one or more Systems Integration functions including:

a.) System trade studies and/or System modeling

b.) Requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development

c.) System Integration, Test and/or Verification

d.) Test planning and execution with an understanding of all the interdependencies

e.) Design reviews

• Experience developing, integrating, and testing software and/or firmware

• Experience analyzing the physical and functional compatibility of hardware/software products

• Experience with Command and Telemetry Databases

• Eligible for TS/SCI security clearance, therefore U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to absorb extensive technical detail and logically formulate solutions for execution on an inflexible schedule, often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, incomplete data

• Experience with data thread integrity through a system

• Experience managing latency and timing budgets

• Experience integrating system interfaces with varying protocol standards across the full OSI model

• Ability to interact with hardware and software developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied

• Experience with SysML and Cameo

• Ability to get results from teams without direct authority

• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and tackle numerous roles as part of the daily program operations

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related experience

• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very complex problems and implement constructive change

• System design and test experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering (e.g., Electrical Power, Command and Data Handling, Guidance Navigation and Control, Communications, Software, etc.)

• Experience troubleshooting and solving testbed or unit under test issues

• Active or Current TS/SCI with T5 investigation

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 $89,300 - $157,550. 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: Possible

Career Area: Systems Engineering: Design and Verification

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

About

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

Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

• Collaborative

There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

• Curious

The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

• Goal-oriented

From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

• Proactive

The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

• Problem Solver

You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

• Strategic

You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

Benefits

• ### Healthcare

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

• ### 401(k)/Retirement Plans

Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

• ### Professional Development

We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

• ### Maternity and Paternity Leave

Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

• ### Paid Time Off

We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

• ### Flex-time

Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.