Specialty Engineering Manager

Byrne Dairy; Village of Liverpool (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is looking for a First Line Manager at our Syracuse campus. This role will lead a team of Specialty Engineers specializing in Reliability, Maintainability, and System Safety. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in relevant domains.

The position is full-time with a unique 4x10 work schedule providing part-time remote telework options. A security clearance is required for this role, ensuring hands-on engagement with programs and cross initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.
• Experience in Reliability and Maintainability, System Safety, or related fields.
• Solid understanding of systems engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Owner of Specialty Engineering program execution and proposal development.
• Coordinate employee work assignments and performance assessments.
• Establish organizational vision and metrics to track performance.

Skills

Reliability and Maintainability

Leadership Skills

Systems Engineering Principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

Vemo

Job description

Job ID: 732622BR
Date posted: Jun. 17, 2026

Overview

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Syracuse campus is a thriving center of engineering expertise, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the creation of exceptional products.

The Work

Selected candidate will be the First Line Manager for a team of Specialty Engineers with expertise in Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RMA), System Safety, and Electromagnetic Effects Engineering (EEE).

Responsibilities

• Owner/focal point for Specialty Engineering program execution and proposal development.
• Development of Specialty Engineering solutions, modeling and analysis for systems, system of systems, subsystems, and parts; develop cost estimates and lead proposal efforts.
• Coordinate employee work assignments, recruitment and hiring, training and career development, performance assessments, salary actions, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
• Collaborate with RMS Specialty Engineering leaders, program leadership, suppliers, and customers.
• Establish organizational vision, goals, and metrics to track performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.
• Experience in one or more of the following domains: Reliability and Maintainability, System Safety, Integrated Logistics Support, or EEE.
• Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and practices.
• Demonstrated full‑scope leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Previous leadership experience as project lead, functional lead, or program lead.

Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of Vemo and staffing analysis.
• Experience with Digital Transformation & Model Based Engineering.
• Understanding of EVMS and Cost Account Management (CAM) responsibilities.
• Experience in establishing milestones and monitoring adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Working knowledge of AI applications to enhance performance and support artifact development.

Security Clearance

This position requires a government security clearance. The employee must be a U.S. citizen. Clearance level: Secret.

Employment Type

Full‑time. Shift: First. Work schedule: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week, with part‑time remote telework.

Location

Syracuse, NY. The position is a direct role with hands‑on engagement on programs and cross RMS Specialty Engineering initiatives.

Equal Opportunity

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.