Staff Systems Engineer - Configuration Management - Lockheed Martin

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated configuration management frameworks for mission‑critical missile defense systems.
• Implement and support Ansible playbooks, Git repositories, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistent, repeatable deployments across development, test, and production environments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional hardware, software, and security teams to integrate configuration controls into system architecture and lifecycle processes.
• Develop Python scripts and Linux tooling to streamline build, test, and release activities, improving efficiency and traceability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on best practices for version control, change management, and automated testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience in configuration management for aerospace or defense systems.
• Proficiency with Ansible, Git, CI/CD platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), and scripting in Python.
• Strong background in Linux/Unix environments and system automation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage complex change control processes.
• Security clearance eligibility and familiarity with defense industry standards (e.g., DO‑178C, NIST RMF) preferred.