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Archarithms Inc

Systems Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Systems Engineer Job Location: Huntsville, Alabama The System Engineering & Integration Team (SE&IT ... Knowledge of ballistic and advanced threatsystems (i.e., aero-maneuvering, hypersonic, hyper- glide ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation

For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy's mission to ... You will lead and/or assist in the performance of Electrical Component (Parts) Engineering ...

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STAHL

Systems Engineer (Senior)

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

... Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) systems. Responsibilities * Lead systems engineering efforts across the full system lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, testing, and ...

Stahl Companies

Systems Engineer (Senior)

San Diego, CA · On-site

$110K - $151K/yr

... Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) systems. Responsibilities * Lead systems engineering efforts across the full system lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, testing, and ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for ballistic engineer in the United States is $106,386.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,000.00 and $132,500.00 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 the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $106,386 per year, or $51.1 per hour.
Systems Engineer, Staff - Requirements and Verification

Systems Engineer, Staff - Requirements and Verification

Lockheed Martin

Littleton, CO • On-site

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Posted 7 days ago

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 378 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 59 rated aerospace companies

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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 - 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. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're 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.
For over 60 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.
We want you to support the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program by joining the Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team as a Systems Engineer. The SEIT Requirements and Verification team handles all System level requirements for the Trident II ballistic missile (commonly known as the D5LE and D5LE2 missile), oversees interface definitions, plans and executes verification processes, and has fingers in every development project under the FBM Program.
We have a Weapon System level view of the FBM Program with activities related to integrating the FBM Life Extension 2 (LE2) missile into the submarine weapon system, as well as supporting efforts to integrate missile subsystems into the flight vehicle design.
As a Systems Engineer for Requirements and Verification on the FBM Life Extension 2 (LE2) program, you will:
Develop/analyze/verify system level requirements and document & manage accordingly.
Coordinate with customer and other contractors to execute verification analyses and tests.
Organize/coordinate domain expert objective evidence creation and documentation.
Organize/coordinate system level technical reviews.

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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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