Lockheed Martin

D5LE2 Test Missile Responsible Systems Engineer

Lockheed Martin$128K — $226K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of Systems Engineering experience in design, integration, and testing across complex systems
  • Active Secret Clearance required
  • Experience as a certified principle engineer (CPE) or subsystem RSE
  • Strong communication skills to convey complex technical information
  • Ability to facilitate collaboration among diverse teams and stakeholders
  • Background in systems modeling and architecture

Responsibilities

  • Lead the definition and validation of Test Missile requirements
  • Ensure the Test Missile's technical integrity while balancing cost and schedule constraints
  • Direct a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated missile solutions
  • Conduct trade studies for materials and architecture concepts
  • Oversee critical design reviews and flight test execution
  • Interface with management, customers, and certification authorities for compliance
  • Champion continuous improvement through Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Education Assistance for further studies
  • Parental Leave and Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program is seeking a D5LE2 Test Missile Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) to support Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) for the Trident II Fleet Ballistic Missile on the D5 Life Extension 2 (D5LE2) Program. The SEIT team oversees interface definitions, plans and executes verification processes, and supports D5LE2 development under the FBM Program.

The D5LE2 Test Missile RSE is the technical advocate for the Missile System Test Configuration ("Test Missile") from requirements definition, design, integration, testing, and development flight test operations through Initial Fleet Introduction (IFI).

This role provides engineering authority and accountability for Test Missile specific requirements, performance, reliability, and safety throughout D5LE2 development.

As the Test Missile RSE on the FBM D5LE2 program, you will:
• Lead the definition, verification, and validation of Test Missile requirements in alignment with program milestones and Navy customer requirements
• Ensure the technical integrity of the Test Missile while considering allocated cost and
schedule constraints
• Direct and mentor a multidisciplinary team (structures, propulsion, guidance, avionics, etc.) to deliver integrated Test Missile solutions
• Conduct trade studies and technology assessments such as for new materials and architecture concepts
• Oversee critical design reviews, test plans, and flight test execution; assess test data and drive corrective actions
• Interface with program management, customers, and certification authorities to ensure compliance with FBM D5LE2 Program requirements
• Prepare technical reports, risk registers, and status updates for senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including incorporation of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices

Basic Qualifications
• Experience with one or more of the following Systems Engineering principles - system or subsystem:

1) Design/Development
2) Integration
3) Test
4) Evaluation
• Experience in technical integration
• Experience providing technical guidance and support across multiple disciplines, and facilitating collaboration among stakeholders to drive project success
• Experience integrating various subsystems and components to meet system requirements
• Experience working with teams and stakeholders in development projects
• Prior experience as multiple package certified principle engineer (CPE) or prior experience as a subsystem responsible systems engineer (RSE)
• This position requires an Active Secret Clearance; US Citizenship required

Desired skills
• Demonstrated strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors and customers
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment and to build consensus among peers and effective relationships with team members
• Demonstrated strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment across various sites
• Systems Modeling and Architecture Experience
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin Processes and Procedures
• Master's Degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience working within the FBM program

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 $128,400 - $226,435. 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 $147,700 - $255,990. 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.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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1995
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