Lockheed Martin

Systems Engineering Manager

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in Systems Engineering methods and processes
  • Technical or Functional Leadership expertise
  • Proficiency in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and related sub-disciplines
  • Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related discipline

Responsibilities

  • Lead a diverse team of systems engineers on various FBM programs
  • Support the development of sub-tier leaders for effective project execution
  • Plan and track staffing and onboarding for engineering roles
  • Collaborate with engineering leadership to solve personnel and technical issues
  • Provide direct support to the FBM Reentry Chief Systems Engineer
  • Work with multiple teams for cross-functional engineering support

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Educational Assistance
  • Parental Leave and Paid Time Off
Full Job Description
Job Description

What does this role look like?

For over 70 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.

As a part of the FBM team, we can build, replenish, & modernize this crucial national asset with today's tools & technology to benefit the world, the nation, our states, and our communities!

Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile.

As the FBM Reentry Systems Engineering Manager, you will:
• Serve as the Functional Leader for a diverse team of systems engineering supporting the Mk4B program, FBM Reentry Interfaces, the D5LE2 program, and related Advanced Programs
• Operate as leader of leaders, supporting the growth and development of sub-tier leaders to ensure all functional and personal responsibilities are met, in support of successfully execution of the Reentry directorate.
• Be responsible for staff planning and tracking activities, to include program need assessment, hiring, and onboarding activities.
• Collaborate with the Systems Engineering functional leadership within the Reentry directorate, to identify and resolve personnel and technical issues, and execute functional and programmatic initiatives.
• Provide technical, functional, and programmatic support directly to the FBM Reentry Chief Systems Engineer.
• Partner with teams across LM and externally (DOE, Navy SSP/SPF) to enable successfully systems engineering support across associated programs.
The position requires full-time onsite support at our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Denver, Colorado. The work schedule for this position is a 9-80 flex schedule.

The Systems Engineering Manager will be required to provide functional leadership and demonstrate LM Full Spectrum Leadership.

Basic Qualifications
• Working knowledge of Systems Engineering methods and processes
• General Technical or Functional Leadership
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following Systems Engineering sub-disciplines:
- Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Requirements development
- Verification processes - Interface management
- Risk and opportunity management
- Engineering metrics
• Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Desired skills
• Bachelors or higher degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education with commensurate years of professional experience.
• Experience operating as a leader of leaders
• Prior experience in missile or reentry systems sustainment or development programs
• Systems engineering knowledge, with experience support development programs
• Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering sub-disciplines to include Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements development, verification processes, interface management, risk and opportunity management, critical skills assessment, engineering metrics
• Experience working autonomously and efficiently across organizational and product interfaces in a collaborative, multi-task environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and successful in working in a team environment, and promoting teamwork with internal customers
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with component, subsystem, and system levels
• Experience interfacing and working collaboratively with the Department of Energy (DOE)
• Experience in creating and delivering compelling presentations, and communicating to both direct functional and program leadership in addition direct reports
• Demonstrated ability to establish close working relationships with key senior leaders and customer executives
• Ability to work to build consensus among peers and effective relationships with team members
• Experience with cost estimating to support proposal basis of estimates

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 $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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Joining Lockheed Martin provides more than just a job opportunity; it offers a platform to be part of a leading team dedicated to advancing global security and aerospace innovation. As a cornerstone of technological prowess, Lockheed Martin invites you to contribute to a legacy of impactful achievements in defense and technology.

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Lockheed Martin is committed to the professional growth of every team member. We offer unparalleled career advancement opportunities including professional development, leadership programs, and continuous learning through our Lockheed Martin University. Whether you are looking to advance your skills in engineering, project management, or AI, Lockheed Martin is equipped to take your career to the next level.

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Net Income
$6.8 billion
Founded
1995
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