Standard Job Description
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.
This position is a rare opportunity… an opening on one of Lockheed Martin’s most successful programs! Come join the MARK IV-B team! We are the leading weather program of US Armed Force that receives meteorological satellite data from all over the world. Our 9 ground station around the world provide critical situation awareness weather data for our frontline troops. Our servers control the antennas, obtain and manipulate the data, then provide the images to our client product. Our client product itself provides our users with countless functionalities for our downloaded data. MARK IV-B handles everything from start to finish.
We are currently looking a Systems Engineer with knowledge of satellite weather. This position includes life cycle support for the Space Force MARK IV-B Direct-Readout system. As the program Systems Engineer you will support the system from requirements definition through final testing and fielding. The role includes continuous research of current and emerging weather satellite capabilities, making recommendations for integration into operational sites, and delivering training to system users.
Key responsibilities include:
- Translate customer requirements into practical, use‑based solutions.
- Define functional and technical specifications; specify input/output parameters.
- Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules.
- Analyze test data, produce detailed system‑level evaluation reports, and verify performance against requirements.
- Generate discrepancy reports, execute regression testing, and validate fixes.
- Deliver briefings and technical presentations to customers and senior leadership.
- Conduct training sessions for system users and support personnel.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Meteorology, or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated expertise in satellite communications and ground‑station antenna systems.
- Experience developing system requirements and conducting verification & validation testing.
Desired Skills
- Formal background in meteorology or atmospheric sciences.
- Direct experience with the MARK IV‑B system or similar weather platforms.
- Proficiency in Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) development and management.
- History of designing and delivering user‑training programs for complex software tools.
- Proven written and oral communication skills; strong analytical mindset; ability to work both independently and within cross‑functional teams.
Pay Information
GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $131100.00 - $243500.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $118000.00 - $219100.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $104900.00 - $194700.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $94400.00 - $175200.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, meteorology, or related field; satellite communications and ground-station antenna expertise; systems requirements and verification and validation testing experience.
Key Responsibilities
- defining specifications
- developing test plans
- delivering training
Job Details
- Category: Engineering
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary: USD 118,000 – 219,100 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- 4-day work week
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Generous parental leave
About Lockheed Martin
A global aerospace and defense company developing advanced technologies and mission systems. — Industry: Aerospace and Defense