Lockheed Martin
Payload Integrator
Location: Denver, Colorado
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Responsibilities
Establish system architecture and CONOPS, perform system level design and decomposition into requirements
Finalize payload interface compatibility analyses
Perform system analysis and interface definition, management and execution
Lead studies and system trades for enhanced capabilities
Lead payload integration risk reduction planning and test execution
Develop plans to on‑ramp new mission capabilities while protecting the primary mission
Lead and coordinate design reviews and technical product reviews
Support verification, validation, and test planning
Lead failure investigations and anomaly resolution boards
This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin. Estimated award date is currently November 2025. Any job offers extended to chosen candidates will include a contingency clause stating that the offer is dependent on Lockheed Martin securing the contract.
Basic Qualifications
Knowledge and application of Systems Engineering processes and one or more Systems Integration functions including system trade studies and/or system modeling; requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development; system integration, test and/or verification
System design and test experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering (e.g., RF, Payload, Electrical, Software, Ground)
Active or Current Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI - T5 investigation required
Desired Skills
7+ years with spacecraft architecture design, development, integration, test, with knowledge of space systems at the component through system level
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 ensuring the physical and functional compatibility of hardware/software products throughout the full lifecycle of the program
Ability to interact with hardware and software developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied
Prior experience leading major milestone reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR)
Prior experience with satellite systems design, requirements, development, integration, test
Experience with systems architecture design of spacecraft, payload, and ground systems
Experience with Technical Baseline Management
Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management
Ability to get results from teams without direct authority
Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering, INCOSE Certification, or relevant Graduate Certificate
Desired Proficiencies: CAMEO, EPDM, DOORS NexGen
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Design and Verification
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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Join Lockheed Martin Space for a career built for you.
Responsibilities
Establish system architecture and CONOPS, perform system level design and decomposition into requirements
Finalize payload interface compatibility analyses
Perform system analysis and interface definition, management and execution
Lead studies and system trades for enhanced capabilities
Lead payload integration risk reduction planning and test execution
Develop plans to on‑ramp new mission capabilities while protecting the primary mission
Lead and coordinate design reviews and technical product reviews
Support verification, validation, and test planning
Lead failure investigations and anomaly resolution boards
This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin. Estimated award date is currently November 2025. Any job offers extended to chosen candidates will include a contingency clause stating that the offer is dependent on Lockheed Martin securing the contract.
Basic Qualifications
Knowledge and application of Systems Engineering processes and one or more Systems Integration functions including system trade studies and/or system modeling; requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development; system integration, test and/or verification
System design and test experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering (e.g., RF, Payload, Electrical, Software, Ground)
Active or Current Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI - T5 investigation required
Desired Skills
7+ years with spacecraft architecture design, development, integration, test, with knowledge of space systems at the component through system level
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 ensuring the physical and functional compatibility of hardware/software products throughout the full lifecycle of the program
Ability to interact with hardware and software developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied
Prior experience leading major milestone reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR)
Prior experience with satellite systems design, requirements, development, integration, test
Experience with systems architecture design of spacecraft, payload, and ground systems
Experience with Technical Baseline Management
Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management
Ability to get results from teams without direct authority
Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering, INCOSE Certification, or relevant Graduate Certificate
Desired Proficiencies: CAMEO, EPDM, DOORS NexGen
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Design and Verification
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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