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Systems Engineer - Performance Analyst


Company : Lockheed Martin


Location : Huntsville, AL


Created : 2026-04-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 u2014 we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. Weu2019re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Securityu00ae vision. Weu2019re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. Weu2019re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And weu2019re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most. The modern missile-threat landscape is characterized by increasing complexity and rapid evolution, making it essential to adopt a multifaceted defense approach. At Lockheed Martin, we recognize the critical importance of developing and integrating advanced solutions to protect people and nations worldwide. Detecting an adversary's missile launch, identifying its intended target, calculating its precise trajectory, launching an interceptor, and guiding that interceptor to successfully destroy the threat is an extraordinarily complex challenge. It demands a seamless integration of advanced technologies, sophisticated systems, and highly skilled personnel. The Lockheed Martin Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team is seeking a Systems Engineer - Performance Analyst to be part of a team developing missile defense technology that could forever change our ability to deter and respond to adversity. You can learn more about the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) by visiting this link As an NGI Performance Analysis Engineer, you will join the System Simulation and Performance team on the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program. In this role, you will: u2022 Support the development of medium and high-fidelity modeling and simulation software u2022 Integrate elements of the system into performance analysis products u2022 Run medium and high-fidelity digital system simulation tools on a high-performance computing cluster u2022 Create, update, and run scripts to process data output u2022 Modify code in Matlab, Python, and Linux shell u2022 Participate in the evaluation of system performance and behavior u2022 Collaborate with the organization and customer community to ensure consensus and understanding of system performance and trades - - - You can learn more about Huntsville, AL here. - - - Learn more about Lockheed Martinu2019s comprehensive benefits package. Basic Qualifications: u2022 Experience with C++, Python, or MATLAB u2022 Experience with Git or Gitlab u2022 Knowledge of Performance Analysis Desired Skills: u2022 Active or Current Secret Security clearance u2022 Bacheloru2019s or Masteru2019s Degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, or Data Analytics u2022 Experience with Linux operating systems and shell scripting (Bash or tsch) u2022 Experience executing analysis on high-performance computing (HPC) clusters (Slurm, OpenShift) u2022 Experience with CI/CD Pipeline development (Gitlab runner, Docker, Kubernetes) u2022 Experience with Dashboard development (Dash, plotly, bokeh, matplotlib) u2022 Experience with developing/integrating custom python tools for data extraction, transformation, visualization, and storage u2022 Experience with CMake u2022 Familiar with working in the development phase of a missile program u2022 Familiar with Modeling & Simulation u2022 Familiar with Weapon System Performance Analysis u2022 Familiar with Statistical Modeling u2022 Familiar with algorithm development and testing (scheduling, graph, linear programming, dynamic programming, etc.. ) u2022 Familiar with distributed simulations and API development u2022 Active or Current DoD Top Secret (or above) Security clearance Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret Other Important Information You Should Know Expression 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: 9x80 every other Friday off 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. Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. Theyu2019re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martinu2019s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customersu2019 toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories. Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: SPACE Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other Type: Full-Time Shift: First