Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
THAAD Interceptor Development Chief Engineer
Lockheed Martin is a pioneer in the aerospace and defense industry, seeking an experienced Interceptor Development Chief Engineer for the THAAD program. The role involves leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team, acting as the main technical authority, and resolving critical development issues for the THAAD interceptor.
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Responsibilities
Support the THAAD Interceptor Chief Engineer with primary delegated responsibility for the THAAD development program
Act as the main technical authority and liaison to customers, program leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders for THAAD interceptor development and obsolescence redesign activities
Lead, mentor, organize and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team
Drive timely and effective resolution of critical development issues by developing action plans, setting priorities, and briefing executive and external leadership on status, recommendations, and risks
Efficiently close internal and external FRBs through a disciplined root cause and corrective action process
Evaluate and approve technical baselines and BOEs to enforce development of executable, affordable and technically sound proposals
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Engineering or other relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience
Significant experience in Aerospace and/or Defense Industry
Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve technical issues/challenges - Root Cause/Corrective Actions
Demonstrated history of engineering excellence and technical leadership
U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Preferred
Experience and familiarity with a variety of engineering disciplines
Prior experience with the THAAD program or similar missile programs
Prior development program experience
Experience with troubleshooting test failures
Experience working with and directing suppliers
Strong Mentoring skills as evidenced through active mentoring relationships
Proven experience as a conceptual thinker with the ability to translate into action and results
Demonstrated ability to interact with customers and build effective relationships
Demonstrated ability to communicate successfully both written and verbally across all levels of an organization from entry level to executive Vice Presidents
Demonstrated agility in decision-making
Active or Current Secret clearance
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Lockheed Martin
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.
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