Senior Systems Engineer & CAM Lead, F-35 Programs

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead CAM within the F-35 Chief Engineering Organization, coordinating across IPTs to ensure timely baselines, performance, and contract deliverables.

You will manage CAM for multiple accounts, oversee labor, material, and direct costs, and collaborate with finance, planning, and program management to produce clear financial insights and risk mitigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business Management, Finance or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of finance/program experience in the aerospace/defense sector, with at least 3 years as a Control Account Manager on a large, multi‑year program (F‑35 experience highly desirable).
• Proven expertise in Earned Value Management, cost integration, and baseline management for complex engineering programs.
• Proficiency with DeltekCobra/PMCompass, SAP, ADAR, and advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros, Power Query).
• Strong analytical capability to synthesize technical data into clear, action‑oriented financial insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to brief senior leadership, chief engineers, and government customers with confidence.
• DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain) and eligibility for higher clearance levels as required.
• EVP or PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to interact with Development, Production, Sustainment, and Customer Programs teams.
• Ensure budget distribution, provide requirements to appropriate teams, and establish an accurate baseline for execution per the plan.
• Establish clear communications between finance, planning, Chief Engineering team, LoB engineering team, and program management.
• Drive appropriate processes, assess issues/risks/opportunities, and plan investigations or mitigations for favorable resolutions.
• Manage time efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to multi-task and learn quickly.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Business/Finance or related

Tools

Deltek Cobra

PMCompass

SAP

ADAR

Excel

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead CAM within the F-35 Chief Engineering Organization, coordinating across IPTs to ensure timely baselines, performance, and contract deliverables.

You will manage CAM for multiple accounts, oversee labor, material, and direct costs, and collaborate with finance, planning, and program management to produce clear financial insights and risk mitigations.