Remote Embedded Systems Engineer Jobs in California

Job Description
WHAT WE'RE DOING
Lockheed Martin is partnering with PG&E, Salesforce, and Wells Fargo to deliver EMBERPOINT™, an initiative designed to transform wildfire prevention, detection, and response across the United States.
EMBERPOINT integrates artificial intelligence, advanced sensing technologies, real-time mission data, and cloud-based command-and-control capabilities to help detect fires earlier, improve operational coordination, and accelerate response and recovery efforts.
To support this mission, Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking experienced Systems Engineers to join our Unified HMI team within the Digital Production Environment. This effort is part of a unique Cross Business Area campaign that reflects our commitment to the OneLM strategy and the development of next-generation operational platforms.
This position supports a full-time REMOTE telework arrangement, allowing employees to perform their work schedule remotely outside of a Lockheed Martin designated office or job site.
THE WORK
As a Systems Engineer supporting the Unified HMI platform, you will help design modern, mission-focused systems that fuse AI/ML insights, real-time operational data, and cloud-native infrastructure into a cohesive operational environment.
You will create models, define requirements, and document architectures that support systems enabling the full Detection → Prediction → Response → Recovery workflow.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the Systems Architect to align systems engineering activities and processes to program objectives and statement of work requirements.
Create, maintain, and evolve complex system models and technical baselines.
Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across multiple disciplines to define requirements, interfaces, and system behaviors.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand operational workflows, technical requirements, and integration needs.
Support the definition and documentation of system architectures, interfaces, and engineering artifacts.
Drive systems engineering rigor across requirements development, concept analysis, and system decomposition activities.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance system integration, collaboration, and technical execution.
WHO WE ARE
The Unified HMI team is developing next-generation command-and-control operator environments that combine advanced analytics, AI/ML capabilities, and cloud-based data platforms into intuitive operational experiences.
Our teams work at the intersection of systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, software integration, and mission systems to deliver scalable solutions that support real-time operational decision making.
We value innovation, collaboration, technical excellence, and the ability to solve complex problems in fast-paced environments.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a systems engineer who enjoys solving complex integration and architecture challenges within mission-focused environments. You are comfortable working across disciplines, translating operational needs into technical solutions, and maintaining strong systems engineering rigor throughout the development lifecycle.
You bring strong analytical and communication skills, thrive in collaborative engineering environments, and are motivated by delivering solutions that support meaningful operational outcomes.
Experienced in systems engineering, particularly in requirements generation, concept development, analysis, and simulation.
Proficient in interfacing with technical stakeholders and managing technical documentation and baselines.
Adept at preparing and delivering technical briefings and engineering products.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Proficiency in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using tools such as Cameo, SysML, etc.
• Experience using requirements tools (DOORS Next)
• Comfortable using digital thread toosl such as Jira, Confluence, JAZZ/ELM
Desired skills
• Experience as a systems engineer on C2 system of systems
• Requirements allocation, use case definition, activity/state diagram creation
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 work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
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
Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $109,200 - $192,510. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.