Space Vehicle Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE)

Space Vehicle Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE)

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Overview

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds\' hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Going to space is just the beginning. It\'s what you do when you get there that matters. Lockheed Martin builds the satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for government and commercial customers. Connecting people. Advancing discovery. And protecting what matters most. Lockheed Martin-built satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide. As we look to the future, we\'re driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. That\'s why we\'re crafting smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change.

Our 115,000 employees come to work with one focus - our customers\' missions. Those missions demand courage, resilience and precision. Those are the missions we care about. Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours.

Lockheed Martin seeks an innovative and talented Spacecraft Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) to join the Global Security team in Denver, Colorado.

What does this role look like?

The Global Security Spacecraft Responsible Systems Engineer (SC RSE) provides senior technical leadership across the full lifecycle of spacecraft development—from concept and design through production, integration, test, and flight operations. Serving as the primary interface between technical teams and program leadership, the SC RSE ensures system-level performance, cost, and schedule objectives are met. This role requires a broad understanding of all spacecraft subsystems and interfaces, leading integrated teams through design, requirements, verification, and certification to deliver mission-ready systems.

In this role you will :

• Balance and assess the design, test program and requirements to meet mission needs
• Enforce the Systems Engineering processes and functions, tailored to a go-fast program
• Establish and enforce the standard for anomaly investigations
• Ensure adequate peer reviews and trade study rigor to confirm all engineering changes are complete prior to implementation
• Ensure leadership (Chief Engineer, Program Management, Customer Counterparts) are informed & engaged in decisions which impact contractual performance
• Ensure technical risks are adequately represented
• This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin. Estimated award date is currently December 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

Desired Skills

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Other Important Information

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. 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.

Work Schedule Information

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.

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