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Lockheed Martin

Systems Engineer

Littleton, CO

For over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy's mission to ... As a Systems Engineer, you will: Develop subsystem requirements documentation Develop CAMEO models ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for ballistic engineer in Highlands Ranch, CO is $111,664.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,800.00 and $139,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Ballistic Engineer vs Ballistics Analyst?

AspectBallistic EngineerBallistics Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering; knowledge of ballistics and materials testingBachelor's in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or related; expertise in firearm and projectile analysis
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, defense contractors, aerospace companiesCrime labs, law enforcement agencies, forensic laboratories
Employer & Industry UsageDefense, aerospace, research institutionsLaw enforcement, forensic investigation, legal proceedings

While both roles involve understanding projectiles and their behavior, Ballistic Engineers focus on designing and testing weapons and materials, whereas Ballistics Analysts analyze firearm evidence for investigations. The roles differ mainly in their application—engineering versus forensic analysis—though they share foundational knowledge of ballistics principles.

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Infographic showing various Ballistic Engineer job openings in Highlands Ranch, CO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $111,664 per year, or $53.7 per hour.

Chief Engineer - FBM D5 Life Extension 2

Lockheed Martin

Littleton, CO • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 391 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

For 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy's mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.
Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile.
This position is in support of the Chief Engineer's Office on the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program. The D5 Life Extension 2 (LE2) Deputy Chief Engineer supports the design and development of the Trident II Life Extension 2 Flight System for the U.S. Navy. This technical position supports and collaborates with the FBM Chief Engineer and D5LE2 Chief Engineer to ensure technical design integrity through all phases of the life cycle, balances schedule demands without sacrificing technical rigor by developing technical risk assessments and mitigation approaches to deliver required capability.
The successful individual:
Focuses on new development scope, and integration of enterprise resources (E&T analysis, technical baselines, Center of Excellence resources, Digital Transformation), to ensure development success
Supports the FBM Chief Engineer's office to ensure overall technical rigor and adherence to engineering standards and processes to support the needs of the LE2 program
Engages in architecture definition and trades and serves as chair of the Engineering Review Board
Provides technical inputs to the FBM Chief Engineer's Office for overall architecture and system performance including technical performance measurements and risk assessments
Leads the definition of technology development roadmaps and insertion including Model Based Engineering transformation
Ensures selected designs are robust and include appropriate margins to facilitate safety, performance, producibility and operational availability/supportability
Leads special assignment projects to address and drive closure on key program technical concerns
Ensures identification of lessons-learned and corrective action are initiated and implemented to improve future and ongoing programs
Successful candidates would have 20+ years of professional relevant experience
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin cultivates a work environment that inspires differences and big-picture thinking.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

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Year founded

1912

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