Job Description
You will be the Systems Engineering Associate Manager - Level 4 for the Skunk Works team which is responsible for delivering cutting-edge aeronautics solutions.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Systems Engineering Associate Manager - Level 4 you will be responsible for both technical leadership and people development on a high-impact Skunk Works program. You will guide the team through the systems engineering "V", ensure rigorous requirements development, and champion a culture of technical excellence.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing technical direction across the systems engineering "V" and ensuring delivery of high-quality engineering artifacts.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of 20+ engineers, conducting performance reviews, training, and career development.
- Defining, enforcing, and auditing engineering processes to maintain program compliance.
- Managing project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet critical milestones.
- Communicating technical status, risks, and recommendations to program and functional leadership.
What's In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to pursue challenging goals, work hard, and enjoy what you do, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
You are a collaborative leader with deep systems-engineering expertise and a proven ability to balance technical work with people management. You thrive in fast-paced environments, communicate clearly with all stakeholder levels, and are dedicated to developing early-career talent while delivering superior engineering outcomes.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Demonstrated experience across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle
- Digital systems engineering tool sets, including DOORS/Rhapsody and/or Cameo/MagicDraw
- Task delegation and leading a team of peers on complex projects
Desired skills
- Exceptional communication and expectation setting skills internally and externally, including program and functional leadership, customer engagements, and colleague interactions.
- System architecture development and design experience
- Experience with agile development methodologies and workload management using Jira or other similar tools
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience and CAM certification
- Systems engineering, integration, and test experience
- Model based systems engineering experience
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.
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.
