Lead Systems Engineer Special Programs Program - Orlando, FL

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Orlando, FL seeks a Lead Systems Engineer (LdSE) to drive technical excellence and mission success. You will lead cross-functional engineering activities, coordinate with Chiefs Engineers and program managers, and guide MBSE and Digital Engineering transformation efforts across proposals and program execution.

You will issue technical estimates, manage risk, and ensure requirements traceability and verification planning while interfacing with customers and key stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field.
• Experience leading DoD tactical system development programs and customer interface.
• Final Secret Clearance required to start.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical response for new proposals and conduct independent technical reviews.
• Ensure the system aligns with strategic goals of the program.
• Lead cross-functional engineering activities, including trade studies, system analyses, configuration control, verification planning and execution, affordability considerations, and risk and opportunity management.
• Collaborate with customers, integrate and test planning and execution, and participate in major design reviews.
• Work with program management and chief engineer to mitigate risk and execute programs on cost and on schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

DoD program experience

Requirements & system architecture

Proposal support

Customer interface

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM), or related
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering activities in support of missile programs, including but not limited to trade studies, system analyses to bound requirements and finalize the architecture, configuration control of the technical baseline, verification planning and execution, affordability considerations, and risk and opportunity management.
• Experience required includes DoD tactical system development program experience, customer interface, requirements derivation/allocation, integration and test planning and execution, understanding of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and their application, and participation or leadership in major design reviews.
• Final Secret Clearance required to start

Job Description

The Special Programs is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (LdSE). You will report to the program area Lead Systems Engineer and work closely with Chief Engineers and program managers, IPT leads and engineering leads to drive technical excellence and mission success. Additionally, you will lead systems engineering transformation efforts, including Digital Engineering and MBSE.

What You Will Be Doing

As an Lead Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for managing the technical response for new proposals and working with the technical team to generate estimates and conduct independent technical reviews.
• Ensuring the system aligns with strategic goals of the program
• Leading cross-functional engineering activities, including trade studies, system analyses, configuration control, verification planning and execution, affordability considerations, and risk and opportunity management
• Collaborating with customers, integrating and testing planning and execution, and participating in major design reviews
• Works closely with program management, functional leads and chief engineer to mitigate risk and execute programs on cost and on schedule.

Why Join Us

We're looking for a experienced and skilled Lead Systems Engineer to join our team in Orlando, FL. If you have demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering activities, experience with DoD tactical system development programs, and a strong understanding of sensor components and algorithms, we encourage you to apply. You should also have excellent communication and leadership skills, and be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance with an investigation or CV date within 5 years. As a seasoned professional with a strong technical background and leadership skills, you will thrive in this role, contributing to the success of our programs and advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is available in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. A Final Secret Clearance is required to start.

Desired Skills

• Able to work in a rapid development environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The position requires excellent leadership skills in previous assignments, including building relationships with team members, direct reports, and stakeholders.
• Experience in Systems Engineering input for Proposals and development of basis of estimates (BOEs)
• Experience in Cost Account Management and Earned Value Management.
• Experience in MBSE tools and implementation

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.

Ability to work remotely

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.