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Systems Engineer (Operating Environment) - Early Career

Lockheed Martin
Mount Laurel, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jun 2026
💰 $116,455/yr($61,500/yr$116,455/yr)

About the role

Security Clearance

Secret

Shift

First

Direct/Indirect

Direct

Business Area

Rotary and Mission Systems

Department

XECTS0:Infra Comm & Net Eng

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Job Code/Title

RXME84:Mbr Engrg Staff

Job Class

Systems Engineering: Other

Job Category

4 yr and up College

Req Type

Full-Time

Job Description

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger.

This is where the best are built.

Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems is seeking a full-time Early Career Systems Engineer (Operating Environment). In this role, you will develop, integrate, and test computer system Operating Environments; deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot the Operating Environment in labs, on ships, and at external sites. You will also automate and streamline engineering processes. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of Linux (preferably RedHat). You must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent). You must be willing to work full-time onsite in Moorestown, NJ, commute between local sites (within a 5 mile radius), and be willing to travel domestically or internationally as needed (approximately 10% of your time).

Must be a US Citizen. This position will require a government security clearance .This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

-Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Sciences, Cyber Security, or equivalent.

-At least 1 year of related professional or military experience.

-Experience with a Linux Operating System (preferably RedHat).

-Security+, Linux+, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar certification.

-Must be a US Citizen. This position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired skills

-Familiarity with coding/scripting/automation/orchestration platforms with programming languages such as Python, or Ansible.

-Coursework in Operating Systems, Software Development, Information Systems, Computer Architecture, Cybersecurity, or similar.

-Familiarity with configuration management and repository tools such as Git, Bitbucket, and/or Artifactory.

-Familiarity with the Agile development framework and tools, such as Jira.

-Strong analytical and collaborative problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex software systems.

-Familiarity with Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and automated test framework technologies such as Jenkins, Maven, Ansible, and/or Robot.

-Excellent technical writing skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex technical information in reports, documents, and other written materials.

State

New Jersey

Zip

08054

EEO

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.

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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 wo

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