Description: 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 single day we use our outstanding skills, talents and experiences to craft and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus—if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.Join Lockheed Martin's team that crafts and builds the current and future generation of space systems that creatively combines satellite technology, sophisticated sensors, and data processing to provide crucial global infrared data 24/7. This mission advises Presidential decisions and defends the US and its allies in a rapidly evolving environment. Help us advance our OPIR designs and deliver survivable satellites with nuclear-hardened electronics, sophisticated communications, resiliency and cyber security. OPIR is a mission area where you can make big things happen and solve some of the country’s hardest problems. Come join a team that has a vision for the future of space and knows what it takes to get there.Lockheed Martin is looking for an energetic and high performing Systems Engineer to join the team in Boulder or Longmont, Colorado.This position is in support of the NextGen OPIR program, responsible for system engineering oversight of the mission engineering thread for the program. The role will involve Systems Engineering, Integration and Analysis of the Requirements, Interfaces, and ConOps for IR processing starting from photons collected in space through warning messages transmitted to end users to achieve System Certification and Operational Acceptance.In this role, you will:• Perform hands on integration and test of the end to end Mission processing software to demonstrate pre-launch readiness and support system verification and on orbit testing• Validate pre-launch testing during Early On Orbit test and produce test products and reports for Developmental and Operational testing to allow Operational Acceptance for each space vehicle• Present integration and performance status for program and customer management• Conduct mission/program specific real time spacecraft/satellite flight operations during readiness, execution and evaluation phases• Develop detailed plans and procedures to provide maximum mission support in areas such as mission tasking, mission performance analysis, and reliability, maintainability and dependability of on-orbit satellites• Utilizes system software to accomplish all mission processing tasks and recommends improvements• Analyzes and validates software performanceBasic Qualifications:• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field.• Familiarity with design, testing and problem solving for integrated systems• Current DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCIDesired Skills:• Experience with SBIRS/NextGen OPIR mission processing, operations, and external users• Experience with SBIRS/NextGen OPIR constellation command and control and mission management• Experience with Linux operating systems• Ability to interact with hardware and software developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with strong presentation skills and capable of briefing audiences of varying technical knowledge• Experience with Jira• Experience with HTML• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members• 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• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and take on numerous roles as part of the daily program operations• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker with the ability to select and apply appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change• Current TS/SCI security clearanceSecurity Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: TS/SCIOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per weekPay Rate:The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $55,300 - $106,000. 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.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: 4 yr and up CollegeBusiness Unit: SPACERelocation Available: NoCareer Area: Systems Engineering: OtherType: Full-TimeShift: First