💼 Full-Time Position

Systems Engineer - Skunk Works - Principal

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Lockheed Martin
📍 Palmdale, CA, United States
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Location
Palmdale, United States
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Posted
June 03, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

**Description:**
You will be the Systems Engineer Principal - Level 6 for the Skunk Works Systems Engineering team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge mission systems and shaping next‑generation aerospace solutions.
**What You Will Be Doing**
As the Systems Engineer Principal - Level 6 you will be responsible for driving the technical vision of a new Skunk Works product, guiding cross‑functional engineers through requirement development, risk management, and integration.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading requirement decomposition, verification, and Functional Configuration Audits.
- Directing risk assessment and abatement activities, ensuring timely mitigation.
- Developing supplier specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs) and Engineering Requirements Documents (ERDs) for subcontractors and vendors.
- Providing systems and subsystem integration/test support, employing Earned Value Measurement Systems (EVMS) to monitor schedule and cost ...