Systems Engineering Mgr

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Huntsville, AL seeks a Systems Engineering Manager to lead the LRHW TEL product team, directing hardware engineering for the TEL and related assets. You will coordinate across mechanical, electrical, and systems disciplines, partner with the TEL RSE, manage subcontractors, and mentor engineers to deliver safe, manufacturable designs and timely solutions.

This role requires DoD program experience, strong leadership, and a focus on lifecycle support from architecture to

Qualifications

• Understanding of Systems Engineering and hardware engineering principles and processes.
• Experience on government development programs or equivalent.
• Design, development, production, test, integration or operation of spacecraft or defense systems.
• Eligibility for DoD Secret clearance; US citizenship required.
• Leadership of technical teams to achieve program objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead TEL hardware engineering team across mechanical, electrical, and systems disciplines.
• Provide engineering support to TEL production for on-time, high-quality deliveries.
• Collaborate with the TEL RSE to ensure technical integrity and lifecycle support.
• Support subcontract program managers with technical evaluation of supplier proposals.
• Mentor engineers and grow engineering talent.

Skills

Understanding of Systems Engineering

Hardware engineering principles

Business acumen and systems thinking

Management influence

DoD security clearance eligibility

Job description

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin "Ahead of Ready"

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 are at the forefront of hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of this exciting journey.

Learn more about our Hypersonic Solutions

The Theater Strike Weapon Systems (TSWS) mission area is looking for our next enthusiastic and motivated Systems Engineering Manager to lead the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) product team. This leader is accountable to the LRHW Hardware Engineering Sr Manager to plan and execute all hardware engineering efforts associated with the design, development, test and delivery of LRHW TELs and related assets.

As The LRHW TEL Product Manager, You Will

• Lead a team of mechanical, electrical, systems and project engineers responsible for hardware engineering of the TEL and related elements, including responsibility for technical direction, planning, staffing, and scope execution.
• Provide world-class engineering support to TEL production operations, driving high quality on-time deliveries through robust and manufacturable designs, disciplined change control, and timely troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Work closely with the TEL Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) to manage the product team in a broad range of activities to ensure the technical integrity and successful delivery and fielding of the TEL and its constituent elements, to include full Systems Engineering lifecycle support from architecture and requirements development through weapon system integration, operations and sustainment.
• Support Subcontract Program Managers to provide oversight and technical support for major subcontractors and suppliers, including the technical evaluation of supplier proposals.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for TEL Product Engineering with the customer, Hardware Engineering Sr Mgr, other program segments / IPTs, external partners, and subcontractors.
• Drive critical Engineering skill development, including mechanical and electrical design, system integration, Certified Principal Engineer / Responsible Systems Engineer (CPE/RSE) product ownership, and project management.
• Grow leaders and mentor team members to cultivate the next generation of Engineering talent.

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Basic Qualifications

• Understanding of Systems Engineering and/or Hardware Engineering principles and processes
• Experience in a technical role on government development programs, or equivalent
• Experience in an engineering or management role with responsibility for design, development, production, test, integration, and/or operation of spacecraft, missile or related defense systems
• Demonstrated business acumen, management influence and systems thinking
• Eligibility to be granted a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance; US Citizenship required

Desired Skills

• Leadership of technical teams to achieve program level objectives
• Experience with missile system or weapon/fire control design, development, production, test, integration and operation on military host platforms
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, lead troubleshooting and root cause investigations, and resolve complex technical issues and challenges.
• Ability to establish, manage, and communicate team expectations, goals, roles, responsibilities, and objectives
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
• Experience with Army strike programs and customers
• Experience contributing to successful completion of Engineering milestone reviews
• Experience identifying, managing, and addressing program risks & opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers
• Demonstrated consistency with high ethical standards and conduct
• Ability to maintain process discipline in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.