Dev Sec Engineering Mgr - L5

Lockheed Martin Corporation; King (AR); On-site; USD 167,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin RMS in Valley Forge, PA, seeks a strategic engineering leader to shape technical talent and build multidisciplinary teams across a global portfolio of deployed systems.

You will develop engineering plans, schedules, and performance metrics to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance, while advancing proposals that balance excellence with pragmatics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent technical degree with 14 years of professional experience; OR 12 years with related Master’s degree.
• Experience leading diverse teams to design, develop, produce, sustain, and evolve complex mission solutions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Shape the technical talent and capabilities supporting a global portfolio of deployed systems.
• Build and grow multidisciplinary engineering teams and develop engineering plans, schedules, and performance metrics.
• Develop engineering solutions and proposals balancing technical excellence with cost and schedule.
• Champion engineering best practices and improve execution using digital tools.
• Strengthen long-term capabilities through knowledge transfer and workforce planning.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Executive communication

T-shaped professional

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Job description

What We're Doing

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) is advancing next-generation capabilities that solve complex defense challenges. Our Strategic Spectrum Solutions (S3) portfolio develops, delivers, and sustains end-to-end converged cyber and electronic warfare solutions. We integrate software-defined RF, signal processing, cyber, and mission systems technologies to deliver transformational capabilities for the warfighter.

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) is advancing next-generation capabilities that solve complex defense challenges. Our Strategic Spectrum Solutions (S3) portfolio develops, delivers, and sustains end-to‑end converged cyber and electronic warfare solutions. We integrate software‑defined RF, signal processing, cyber, and mission systems technologies to deliver transformational capabilities for the warfighter.

The Work

As a strategic engineering leader, you will shape the technical talent and capabilities supporting a global portfolio of deployed systems. You will build and grow multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensure personnel are properly equipped and resourced, and develop engineering plans, schedules, and performance metrics that drive cost, schedule, and technical performance. You will support business growth by developing compelling technical solutions and proposals that balance technical excellence with cost and schedule commitments. You will champion engineering best practices, drive process improvements, and leverage 1LMX and other digital tools to improve execution and efficiency. You will also strengthen long‑term capabilities through knowledge transfer, workforce planning, skill development, and proactive transition planning.

Who We Are

Based in Valley Forge, PA, the S3 organization supports systems and products deployed globally across domestic and international locations. Our teams combine expertise across software, systems, RF, electronic warfare, cyber, infrastructure, integration, and test.

Who You Are

You are a versatile engineering leader with experience across modern defense software and systems development. You have hands‑on experience across diverse domains such as signal processing, software‑defined radio, mission planning, command and control, RF and antenna technologies. You understand cloud‑native, virtualized, and containerized environments and are experienced with MBSE, integration and test, CI/CD pipelines, and RF test procedures. You bring strong technical leadership, communication, planning, and problem‑solving skills.

Why Join Us

At Lockheed Martin, your work contributes to missions that matter. Join talented engineers and technical professionals advancing innovative cyber, electronic warfare, RF, and software‑defined technologies.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life:

Flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits support a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent technical degree with 14 years of professional experience; OR 12 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree
• Experience leading diverse teams to design, develop, produce, sustain, and evolve complex mission solutions.
• Experience driving closure and resolving complex technical issues/challenges.
• Experience growing an organization, building cross‑functional engineering talent, and shaping new business opportunities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Skills

• Subject matter expert in engineering processes and best practices including model‑based engineering, requirements management and verification, agile development, CI/CD and DevSecOps, defect management and resolution, and engineering change management.
• Excellent communicator, with experience presenting to executive leadership and customer stakeholders, and excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills.
• Demonstrate full spectrum leadership skills and behaviors.
• T‑shaped professional with deep expertise in one of the disciplines listed below as well as cross‑disciplinary foundation across others.
• Familiarity with Systems engineering, Integration and test, RF and antenna systems, Software defined radio and signal processing, Mission planning, command, and control, Software development and CI/CD practices, Hardware design and drawings, Information technology infrastructure and cyber security, and Sustainment engineering and training.

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

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
• 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.