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Description: Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

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’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

In this role, you will:

• Lead a team of first line leaders and engineers who are the primary technical authority for the Propulsion, Ordnance, Structures, Control, and Thermal Protection elements of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) All Up Round (AUR).

• Maintain full ownership of the cost, schedule, and technical execution for all work scope within your organization.

• Drive collaboration between your team and other adjacent organizations such as Systems Engineering, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Flight Sciences, NG&C, etc. to ensure appropriate technical rigor is always achieved in a timeline that supports program commitments.

• Develop and maintain close customer relationships to foster partnership in all outcomes.

• Provide senior level leadership and engagement to a wide range of critical subcontractors and suppliers to ensure product deliveries are upheld with the appropriate level of technical rigor.

• Maintain full command over program priorities and schedules and hold your team accountable to achieve key milestones and deliver value.

• Reinforce the “Design for Manufacturability” mindset throughout the organization and drive outcomes to achieve efficient and affordable AUR production.

• Contribute to technology insertion roadmaps and strategic initiatives for future missile system design iterations.

• Regularly presenting technical status and issue resolution to program leadership, customers, and other applicable stakeholders.

• Mentor and develop technical talent in collaboration with the Propulsion, Energetics & Life Support Talent Center (PELS TC) functional organization. Foster a culture of technical excellence with a laser focus on production support.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent education and experience

• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in the design, development, and integration of complex aerospace or defense systems

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams

• Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and tools

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills

• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Experience with risk management and mitigation strategies

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance - must be a U.S. Citizen

Desired Skills:

• Top Secret clearance

• Advanced Degree with preference to Engineering or related field

• Demonstrated experience with DFX principals

• Experience operating through the full lifecycle development process with an emphasis on development, production, and sustainment

• Proven ability to effectively manage remote teams

• Deep technical understanding of missile system disciplines, including but not limited to:

o Propulsion systems and energetics

o Air frames structural design and materials

o Mechanical control systems

o Thermal protection systems

o System integration and testing

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Top Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $144,600 - $255,070. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

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

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Mechanical Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First