Lockheed Martin Corporation

Systems Engineer Staff, Weapon System Performance Analysis Lead

Lockheed Martin Corporation, Littleton

Description: Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.

At Lockheed Martin, we are shaping the future of space exploration and defense. As a leader in the new space age, we are known for our pioneering spirit, collaborative partnerships, innovative thinking, and commitment to building remarkable products.

Our team is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world by leveraging our unique skills and experiences to tackle complex engineering challenges. We are passionate about delivering exceptional results and creating a better tomorrow.

We are at the forefront of hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of this exciting journey. Our Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program is creating the first hypersonic system for the U.S. Navy, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you share our passion for innovation and our commitment to making a difference in the world, we welcome you to join us.

Learn more about our Hypersonic Solutions and the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program

Lockheed Martin is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Weapon System Performance Analysis Lead to join the CPS team.

As the Weapon System Performance Analysis Lead , you will join the System Analysis team on the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program. In this role, you will:

• Lead and contribute to analysis supporting weapon system requirements such as survivability and lethality

• Apply missile trajectory design expertise to modeling and simulation

• Maintain technical performance measurements for weapon system range and effectiveness

• Support cross business area focus groups in operational and campaign level analysis

• Engage with industry partners, Army, and Navy performance counterparts

• Coordinate with Performance, range safety, and flight test working groups to provide pertinent deliverables

• Maintain schedule of performance deliveries driven by ground and flight tests

• Interface with Navigation, Guidance and Controls, and Flight Sciences teams

• Support Technical Insertion analysis as needed

• Develop good working relationships between CPS and sister program Element organizations

• Work independently and thrives in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment

• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a proven ability to interact effectively and build strong relationships with customers, management, and peers.

Selected candidates will typically have a Bachelors degree, or higher, in Engineering or other technical discipline with 9+ years of related professional work experience

This position is in Denver, Colorado. Learn more about Denver here.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience developing and evaluating flight trajectories based on system requirements

• Experience with project management

• Experience using Matlab

• Experience using systems models or simulations to perform functions, such as:

a.) System Trade studies

b.) Requirements decomposition

c.) Performance Predictions

• Active or Current DoD Secret clearance; US Citizenship required

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with Navigation, Guidance, and Control(NG&C) principles

• Familiarity with performance metrics for missile systems related to survivability and lethality

• Experience with campaign level or operational analysis

• Experience with SMD products, missions, and customers

• Flight test or flight test range support experience

• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative working environment across disparate organizations

• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including a proven ability to interact effectively and build strong relationships with customers, management, and peers

• Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment

• Strong team collaboration, communication and presentation skills

• Active or Current Top Secret security clearance

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Top Secret

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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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 and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. 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: Other

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First