Systems Engineering Manager - Secret Clearance

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Huntsville, AL seeks engineers and leaders to drive complex ground missile defense program efforts. The role involves planning, integration, testing, and coordination of staff across multiple stages of system development.

Candidates should have strong GMD/GWS background, leadership experience, and active security clearance, with deep capability in translating requirements into executable system designs and test plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline and 12 years of related experience, or a Master’s with 10 years, or 8 years with a PhD.
• Design, develop, implement, and execute test plans, integration plans, and procedures for system-level testing.
• Ability to interpret requirements and test guidance for system-level integration testing.
• Experience with National Team and MDA System Integration.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis across total systems.
• Coordinate recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment and disciplinary actions for staff.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications and ensure cost/schedule constraints are met.

Skills

GMD/GWS experience

Functional leadership

Security clearance

Requirements interpretation

Test planning execution

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

PhD with 8+ years

12+ years related experience

Tools

Cameo

Job description

What We're Doing

Become a part of something IMPACT-ful! Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation’s defense against ballistic missile attacks.

Standard Job Description

What We're Doing

Become a part of something IMPACT-ful! Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation’s defense against ballistic missile attacks.

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Huntsville, AL is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Why Join Us

• Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
• Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Standard Job Description

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. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.

Basic Qualifications

• Current experience with GMD/GWS
• Minimum of 3 years previous functional leadership experience
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 12 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 10 years of related experience, or 8 years of experience with a PhD.
• Design, develop, implement, and execute test plans, integration plans, and procedures to complete system-level integration testing.
• Ability to understand and interpret requirements and test guidance to complete system-level integration testing.
• Experience developing testing criteria to successfully satisfy requirements.
• Experience with National Team and MDA System Integration
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs.
• An active Final Secret security clearance is required.

Desired Skills

• GMD/MDA Experience
• Experience using Cameo
• Experience with MDA programs such as THAAD, LRHW, NGI, etc..
• Active, in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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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.