Systems Engineering Mgr - Architecture & Integration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Colorado is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering leader for hypersonic missile programs. You will guide MBSE activities, manage a multi-site team, and shape system architecture and CONOPS to meet ambitious schedules.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, a STEM degree, and a track record of leading engineering teams in defense environments. Expect collaboration across disciplines and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• Lead/manager or Product Owner experience on a team or project.
• Experience as an engineer in weapon systems, aerospace, or defense industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Active DoD Secret clearance; US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team of Systems Engineers including staffing, tasking, coordination, career development, and administrative items.
• Manage budget, schedule, and technical aspects of the team.
• Update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics routinely.
• Guide derivation of requirements, interfaces, and specification development in DOORS.
• Guide MBSE products, system architecture, and CONOPS development in Cameo.
• Guide assessments of technical performance measures, requirement compliance, risks, and opportunities.
• Guide system integration efforts.
• Support verification planning and execution.
• Support proposal efforts.
• Support formal milestone reviews.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other disciplines across a small, fast-paced, dynamic program; adapting to the rapidly changing environment of a development program on a challenging schedule.
• Use your excellent communication skills and self‑motivating drive to work across Lockheed Martin business areas to progress towards a common goal.
• Promote a positive teamwork culture within a small, diverse team spread across multiple sites.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Team management

Mentoring

Budget management

MBSE

Cameo

Hypersonics

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Windchill EPDM

Cameo

Job description

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin, we are at the forefront of hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of this exciting journey. As a leader in the industry, we are known for our pioneering spirit, collaborative partnerships, innovative thinking, and commitment to building remarkable products. If you share our passion for innovation and our commitment to making a difference in the world, we welcome you to join us.

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin, we are at the forefront of hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of this exciting journey. As a leader in the industry, we are known for our pioneering spirit, collaborative partnerships, innovative thinking, and commitment to building remarkable products. If you share our passion for innovation and our commitment to making a difference in the world, we welcome you to join us.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse team of Systems Engineers including staffing, tasking, coordination, career development, and administrative items
• Manage budget, schedule, and technical aspects of the team
• Update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics routinely
• Guide derivation of requirements, interfaces, and specification development in DOORS
• Guide Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) products, system architecture, and CONOPS development in Cameo
• Guide assessments of technical performance measures, requirement compliance, risks, and opportunities
• Guide system integration efforts
• Support verification planning and execution
• Support proposal efforts
• Support formal milestone reviews
• Coordinate with external stakeholders
• Collaborate with other disciplines across a small, fast-paced, dynamic program; adapting to the rapidly changing environment of a development program on a challenging schedule
• Use your excellent communication skills and self‑motivating drive to work across Lockheed Martin business areas to progress towards a common goal
• Promote a positive teamwork culture within a small, diverse team spread across multiple sites

Basic Qualifications

• Experience as a lead, manager, or Product Owner of a team or project
• Experience as an engineer in weapon systems, aerospace, or defense industry
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• Active DoD Secret clearance; US citizenship is required

Desired Skills

• 10+ years of experience in engineering
• 1+ years of experience leading and managing a team of system engineers
• Strong demonstrated skills in mentoring, delegation, and motivating others
• Experience updating project execution schedules, managing budget, or as a Control Account Manager
• Proficient with DOORS
• Proficient with Windchill EPDM
• Experience defining system architectures and interfaces
• Experience decomposing and verifying requirements
• Familiar with specialty engineering disciplines (Safety, Quality, Reliability, E3, Configuration Management, Cybersecurity)
• Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and Cameo
• Experience on a hypersonic, flight test, or development program

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00

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.