Hardware Program Lead Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation seeks an experienced Hardware Engineer to serve as a technical lead for submarine-installed hardware within the Undersea Mission Systems business area. The role leads a hardware engineering team through development, testing, and lifecycle support of multiple products including cabinets and video displays.

Responsibilities include technical leadership, Earned Value management, cross-program reviews, and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience (12+ years)
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain DoD Interim Secret clearance
• Strong engineering leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Broad mechanical & electrical engineering experience
• Experience leading military hardware development
• Familiarity with Mil Standards and ruggedized design
• Experience with design for manufacturing and ECN processes

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-functional product team to develop submarine-installed hardware
• Develop, document and present technical concepts and performance metrics
• Maintain communications with program management on progress and roadblocks
• Coordinate design reviews and oversee documentation in CM toolchain
• Manage Earned Value through planning, scheduling and backup data
• Support lifecycle management from concept through qualification and delivery
• Mentor engineering staff and support cross-program improvements

Skills

Leadership

Engineering aptitude

Product development

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related discipline

Tools

Creo

Zuken

Xpedition

EPDM

Ansys

Job description

Standard Job Description

The Work Lockheed Martin is in search of an experienced Hardware Engineer for a technical lead role within the Undersea Mission Systems business area. This position is for the Hardware Lead Role on a development program - leading the HW engineering team through the development, and lifecycle support of multiple products including electronics cabinets and video display walls. The candidate will perform and direct multi-functional technical development activity in coordination with program and engineering management. This activity may include but not be limited to new design, research, analysis, small team leadership with review and approval of the team’s technical work, hands‑on build and test of equipment, internal/external customer interfacing, project schedule development / earned value management, and support to bid and schedule activities. In addition to program work, the position will also support the HW organization with activities such as cross-program reviews, improvement initiatives, proposals, mentoring, etc.

Responsibilities Include

• Lead a multi-functional product team to develop new submarine‑installed hardware.
• Develop, document and present technical concepts regarding product design and performance.
• Maintain communications with program management regarding project progress and roadblocks.
• Represent Lockheed Martin and our scope of work / design solution to the customer and parter organizations, and evaluate impact of requests / changes
• Manage Earned Value through task breakdown, detailed schedule, and quantifiable backup data
• Plan, direct, review and coordinate preparation of project documentation to ensure customer contract and company requirements are met.
• Drive strategic planning and recommendations for next generation hardware updates.
• Development and ownership of the technical artifacts, such as drawer designs, electronic cabinet designs, video displays, workstations, etc.
• Provide design and analysis oversite of electro‑mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Coordinate design of circuit card assemblies for new development as well as re‑designs to address obsolescence issues
• Oversee creation and maintenance of engineering model and artifact data in Lockheed Martin’s tool suite using Creo, Zuken, Xpedition, EPDM.
• Manage design documentation releases and the change process, working with configuration management
• Support product lifecycle management from concept through implementation, which includes design, production support, build, integration, full environmental qualification testing, delivery, etc.
• Conduct End‑of‑Life assessment, impact, and resolution including production support for existing products
• Manage development of test procedures to perform functional verification testing and integration of new products and design refreshes
• Lead failure analysis, hands‑on troubleshooting and problem‑solving to address technical challenges supporting production and new development
• Oversee the planning and performance of Environmental Test and Analysis
• Support mentoring and engineering staff development.

Conducts or participates in the research, design, development, and testing of COTS or custom computing hardware and/or other electrical components. Develops designs for the installation of components and assemblies into chassis, racks, cabinets, workstations, customer facilities, and/or shelters. Plans, directs, reviews and coordinates preparation of project documentation to ensure customer contract and company requirements are met. Prepares specifications, evaluates vendors, and analyzes test reports.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 12 years or more of professional experience; or 10 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
• Qualified candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Interim Secret Security Clearance prior to starting this position. This requires US Citizenship.
• Significant product development background demonstrating a strong engineering aptitude and good problem‑solving skills.
• Broad experience and knowledge across the mechanical & electrical engineering disciplines.
• A demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership within a development environment.
• Strong Communication/Team Skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks
• Experience developing military hardware
• Experience related to program management, and task breakdown
• Familiarity with Mil Standards, ruggedized equipment design and environmental test requirements

Desired Skills

• Prior DoD industry experience
• Experience developing hardware for Naval and undersea applications
• Proficient in the use of industry standard mechanical & electrical engineering tools (Creo, Zuken, EPDM, Ansys, etc.)
• Electronics packaging and cabling
• Geometric Design and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge
• Proficient in troubleshooting Commercial‑Off‑the‑Shelf (COTS) and/or Custom designed Electronics
• Ability to understand finite element analysis and apply it to a real‑world situation.
• Structural dynamics (shock/vibration) design and analysis (FEA)
• Thermal design and analysis, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) experience
• Knowledge of materials and corrosion control
• Experience with design for manufacturing
• Experience with additive manufacturing processes and design criteria
• Hands‑on troubleshooting and field engineering
• Knowledge of cable design and interconnect diagrams using Zuken E3 or other cable design tool is a plus
• Understanding of the basics of computer system architecture with a focus on custom analog and digital designs is a plus

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00

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, and 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.