Systems Engineer, System Architecture/CONOPS

Lockheed Martin

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Work type
On-site
Location
Highlands Ranch, COSunnyvale, CA
Salary
$89,300–$157,550 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced technology systems, products, and services for government and commercial customers worldwide.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer, System Architecture/CONOPS

Lockheed Martin is seeking a senior Systems Engineer with expertise in CONOPS development for its SPACE business unit. This role involves supporting the creation of CONOPS, Design Description Documents, and Operations Handbooks using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and web-based documentation processes in an Agile environment. The candidate will collaborate with multi-party working groups to coordinate integrated solutions between customers, contractors, and industry partners, develop tools for automating script generation and configuration management, and ensure that requirements baseline captures all necessary functions. Key responsibilities include interfacing with the Test and Command/Control teams to validate system functionality and coordinating with Flight Software and Database teams to implement system CONOPS effectively. The ideal candidate has a background in engineering or computer science, 3+ years of systems architecture experience, proficiency in MBSE tools like Cameo, and familiarity with Agile workflows such as Jira and GitLab. Experience with spacecraft or ground system design and mission operations is highly desired.

What you'll do

  • Support development of CONOPS, Design Description Document, and Operations Handbook using Model Based Systems Engineering.
  • Coordinate in CONOPS Working groups to integrate solutions with customers, contractors, and industry partners.
  • Develop tools and processes for automating generation, testing, and configuration management of operational scripts.
  • Create innovative methods for interfacing tasks with Cameo MBSE software and other engineering applications.
  • Manage CONOPS documents through change control process and ensure requirements baseline captures all necessary functions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 3+ years of systems engineering architecture experience with CONOPS development.
  • Proficiency in Model Based Systems Engineering and MBSE tools like Cameo.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance; US citizenship required.
  • Experience with spacecraft or ground system design, integration, and test.
  • Knowledge of Agile workflows and software (Jira, GitLab).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration.

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