Mechanical Engineering Mgr - L5

Lockheed Martin; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Colorado seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the Boost Control Systems (BCS) Team, driving design, development, integration, verification and sustainment for the missile boost‑phase flight. You will coordinate across design disciplines, flight sciences, FBM Missile SEIT, contracts, FBO, and PSOC entities, with occasional travel to ensure milestones are met.

The role demands strong leadership of engineers, accountability for technical performance, and close

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8+ years of technical engineering experience.
• Experience in multiple Systems Engineering domains.
• Experience leading technical, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for proposal, technical planning, systems integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, and overall project execution from RB development through flight test execution and results assessment.
• Coordinate employee recruitment, selection, and training
• Defined work scope expectations and resource loading
• Develop and coach employees; complete performance assessment related to salary/recognition, and coordinate disciplinary actions with HR
• Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints

Skills

Systems Engineering

Team leadership

Security clearance

Cross-org coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future‑ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

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 and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of strategic deterrence.

Our Boost Control Systems (BCS) Team is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead a diverse team of engineers. The BCS Team is responsible for the design, development, integration, verification and sustainment of the hardware and software that control the missile’s boost‑phase flight. This position requires substantial coordination across multiple organizations including various design disciplines, flight sciences, FBM Missile SEIT, contracts, F&BO, other organizations within the Propulsion, Structures, Ordnance, & Controls (PSOC) directorate (mechanical, electrical, RF), as well as the Navy customer. Occasional travel will be required.

In This Role You Will

• Lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for proposal, technical planning, systems integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, and overall project execution from RB development through flight test execution and results assessment.
• Coordinate employee recruitment, selection, and training
• Defined work scope expectations and resource loading
• Develop and coach employees; complete performance assessment related to salary/recognition, and coordinate disciplinary actions with HR
• Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints

The information below includes the standard job description for this position: Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Materials Science, etc.) and 8+ years technical engineering experience or equivalent job experience
• Experience in multiple Systems Engineering domains (e.g. Requirements and Verification, Architecture, and/or Systems Integration, etc.)
• Experience leading technical, multi‑discipline teams
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required

Desired Skills

• Prior experience as a functional manager including executing performance reviews, holding critical conversations, and growing/managing/maintaining employee and team skillsets
• Excellent communication, presentation, and people skills as this position requires frequent briefings to senior leadership as well as the Navy customer
• Experience leading projects to meet customer requirements while meeting cost/schedule/technical requirements, with a fundamental knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques
• Missile or missile weapon system development experience
• Missile system flight test experience
• Ability to work across multiple organizations/cultures
• Knowledge of and experience with Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Reentry Systems architectures, processes and products
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00

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.