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Lockheed Martin · 3 months ago

Sustainment Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace company, and they are seeking a Sustainment Engineer for the Target Sight Systems (TSS) within the Obsolescence Management team. The role involves managing the end-to-end obsolescence program, translating customer requirements into mitigation strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the lifecycle readiness of the TSS product line.

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Responsibilities

Systematically identify, assess and mitigate component obsolescence risks across the TSS system
Define DMSMS thresholds, evaluate related risks, and drive analysis to select cost effective mitigation pathways
Build and maintain models tracking historical failure rates, parts consumption, obsolescence trends and Last Time Buy (LTB) needs
Create clear visual forecasts of obsolescence and sustainment to illustrate lifecycle risks for subsystems and components
Partner with cross functional groups to devise solutions for End of Life (EOL) parts, minimizing production and sustainment disruption
Analyze “life of need” data—failure rates, performance periods, subsystem longevity—to support production and sustainment stakeholders
Communicate case status, issues and recommendations to management and customers through reports, engineering change requests and presentations
Provide training and expert advice on system design, specifications and logistics to customers and internal teams
Travel as required to support customers, field sites and partner facilities

Qualification

Obsolescence ManagementLogistics PlanningRisk AnalysisData AnalysisSystem DesignCommunication SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
Experience in obsolescence management
Strong analytical skills
Experience in logistics and sustainment planning
Ability to communicate effectively with management and customers
Experience in system design and specifications
Ability to travel as required

Preferred

Experience with Target Sight Systems (TSS)
Experience in risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Experience in building and maintaining models for tracking failure rates and obsolescence trends
Experience in creating visual forecasts of obsolescence and sustainment
Experience in partnering with cross-functional groups

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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