Advanced Controls R&D Lead for Space Technologies

Lockheed Martin; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale seeks an Advanced Systems Controls Research Manager to lead a controls-focused group delivering generation-after-next technology across precision mechanisms, pointing, guidance, navigation, and beam control.

You will manage a team of scientists and engineers, oversee contracts and internal R&D, and work with line-of-business needs while shaping new opportunities and budgets. US citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of controls, estimation, dynamics, vibrations, signal processing, automation and/or robotics.
• Experience with lab environment and test bed development.
• Leading teams of scientists and engineers in first‑of‑a‑kind instrument development.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of research scientists and controls engineers to deliver advanced technologies for Lockheed Martin Space programs.
• Manage personnel: hiring, assignments, evaluations, promotions, training, conference attendance.
• Oversee contract R&D and internal R&D project execution.
• Support precision control needs including pointing, guidance and navigation, and wavefront control.
• Identify and shape emerging control technologies into new business opportunities.
• Assist with new business capture and manage budgets and facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Controls engineering

Estimation

Dynamics

Vibrations

Signal processing

Automation

Robotics

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in physics or engineering

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale seeks an Advanced Systems Controls Research Manager to lead a controls-focused group delivering generation-after-next technology across precision mechanisms, pointing, guidance, navigation, and beam control.

You will manage a team of scientists and engineers, oversee contracts and internal R&D, and work with line-of-business needs while shaping new opportunities and budgets. US citizenship and TS/SCI eligibility are required.