Entry Level Systems Engineering Lead Jobs
New grad systems engineering lead jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and hybrid settings across Technology & Software, Education, and Manufacturing, with employers like RoviSys Building Technologies, Amazon, and Lockheed Martin hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and build consensus among stakeholders.
- Experience in research, design, development, and/or testing of COTS or custom computing hardware and/or other electrical components experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering lifecycles, including principles, processes, and/or methodologies.
- Experience within a large, multi-disciplinary engineering team delivering systems on tight deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or Computer Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience/combined education.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing packages for multi-service audiences.
- Must be willing to travel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail; Fast learner/Proactive, Problem Solver, Creative, Critical Thinking Skills.
- Knowledgeable networking skills and hands-on experience administering Linux, Unix, and Windows environments, and the ability to troubleshoot software.
- Experience configuring, hardening, and troubleshooting VMWare ESXi virtualization.
- Strong root-cause analysis (RCA) skills across both physical and virtual layers.
- Experience in edge security, core compute patching, device firmware integration, and vendor coordination.
- Experience with testing/verification protocols and infrastructure disaster recovery planning.
- Experience managing complex network routing and switching architectures, ensuring optimal traffic flow and low-latency paths.
- Experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting enterprise-grade firewalls to secure infrastructure boundaries.
- Experience in hands-on software deployment, troubleshooting, and decommissioning across production environments.
- Experience in configuration management and environment provisioning across staging, testing, and production environments.
- Experience managing comprehensive lifecycle of software assets, including licensing compliance, patch management, and hardware alignment.
PAY INFORMATION
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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 (work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
BENEFITS OFFERED
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
INTRODUCTION
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and build consensus among stakeholders.
- Experience in research, design, development, and/or testing of COTS or custom computing hardware and/or other electrical components experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering lifecycles, including principles, processes, and/or methodologies.
- Experience within a large, multi-disciplinary engineering team delivering systems on tight deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or Computer Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience/combined education.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing packages for multi-service audiences.
- Must be willing to travel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail; Fast learner/Proactive, Problem Solver, Creative, Critical Thinking Skills.
- Knowledgeable networking skills and hands-on experience administering Linux, Unix, and Windows environments, and the ability to troubleshoot software.
- Experience configuring, hardening, and troubleshooting VMWare ESXi virtualization.
- Strong root-cause analysis (RCA) skills across both physical and virtual layers.
- Experience in edge security, core compute patching, device firmware integration, and vendor coordination.
- Experience with testing/verification protocols and infrastructure disaster recovery planning.
- Experience managing complex network routing and switching architectures, ensuring optimal traffic flow and low-latency paths.
- Experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting enterprise-grade firewalls to secure infrastructure boundaries.
- Experience in hands-on software deployment, troubleshooting, and decommissioning across production environments.
- Experience in configuration management and environment provisioning across staging, testing, and production environments.
- Experience managing comprehensive lifecycle of software assets, including licensing compliance, patch management, and hardware alignment.
PAY INFORMATION
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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 (work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
BENEFITS OFFERED
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
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- RoviSys Building Technologies17
- Amazon11
- Lockheed Martin9
- Jobot8
- Apple7
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- Education44
- Manufacturing44
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- Electronics & Hardware35
Entry Level Systems Engineering Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level systems engineering lead job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, university projects, or personal systems work that demonstrates you can break down complex requirements and coordinate across teams. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand systems architecture fundamentals, can document technical decisions clearly, and show early leadership in group settings. A strong portfolio of project artifacts, like requirements documents or integration plans, gives you a concrete edge over candidates with only coursework.
Which companies hire entry level systems engineering leads?
Companies hiring entry level systems engineering leads right now include RoviSys Building Technologies, Amazon, and Lockheed Martin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, defense contractors, aerospace firms, and technology companies with structured new grad programs tend to post the most openings and offer formal onboarding for junior systems engineers.
Are there remote entry level systems engineering lead jobs?
Yes, though many systems engineering lead roles at the entry level favor on-site or hybrid arrangements due to collaboration requirements. About 21% of entry level systems engineering lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates with geographic flexibility will find the widest range of opportunities, while fully remote roles do exist within certain technology and software-focused employers.
Are these new grad systems engineering lead jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles by design. A new-grad-friendly systems engineering lead posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or university capstone projects as qualifying background, and does not require prior professional leadership experience. Look for language like "entry level," "new graduates welcome," or "will train" in the job description to confirm the posting suits your stage.
Which industries hire the most entry level systems engineering leads?
Entry Level systems engineering lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they build large, integrated product and infrastructure systems that require dedicated systems engineers even at junior grades to manage requirements, interfaces, and verification activities from the start of a project.