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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Space System Demo Chief Engineer (CE)

Louisville Colorado

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $246K/yr

Lockheed Martin Space is a pioneer and innovator in the field of aerospace, seeking a Chief Engineer to lead a space system demonstration program. This role involves guiding the team through development and production while ensuring technical integrity and successful program execution.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Technical integrity of the product(s) to meet the customer's/user's needs within the program’s cost and schedule constraints

All technical activities on Demo program, as the senior engineer

Promoting best practices and engineering processes execution and improvement across the program

Leveraging the full capabilities of LM Space and supporting enterprise initiatives

Operate as engineering lead for the Demo. Driving technical engineering decisions and execution across all program areas and throughout the program lifecycle

Be the primary engineering authority on the program, responsible for 100% mission success

Own the technical baseline, technical issue resolution, and chair Failure Review Boards (FRBs), Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and Critical Integration Reviews (CIRs)

Ensure that standard engineering processes are used on the program and are appropriately applied for the specific program needs

Serve as the delegate program Executive Certified Principal Engineer (ECPE) and direct the Certified Principal Engineer (CPE)/Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) hierarchy and product certification for the program

Approve any waivers to engineering processes in coordination with the appropriate functional department

Be the technical conscience of the program

Support Ignite Line of Business (LOB) CE strategic direction

Qualification

Spacecraft developmentSystems integrationMission Assurance processesTechnical issue resolutionOptical systems experienceAgile methodsMBSE ModelingMentoring junior engineersCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science field

Experience integrating subsystems and components to meet systems requirements

Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve technical issues/challenges and investigations

Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively to meet program goals and objectives

Experience with Spacecraft development, test integration planning, execution, and troubleshooting

Experience defining mission/system-level architecture and ConOps

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

Preferred

Prior experience as a CE, Systems Engineering lead or certified RSE, CPE or ECPE

Extensive knowledge and application of engineering processes and Command Media, especially Mission Assurance Class C and D processes

Experience developing or working on optical or laser systems

Demonstrated experience with aerospace software, electrical and mechanical design, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation

Aptitude for writing top-level system requirements with little definition or guidance

Familiarity with STK and/or mission analysis

Experience with hardware design and development

Experience with SV GNC especially pointing and jitter control

Experience with products that include optical integration, alignment, and calibration

Experience leading or interfacing with small to medium subcontracts (i.e. Bus Supplier)

Experience across full program lifecycle, from initial development through post-launch support

Experience in Mission Assurance Class C/D, IRAD, or 'go-fast' development environment

Experience with Agile methods

Willingness to mentor junior engineers

Experience with Cameo or MBSE Modeling

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members, leadership, subordinates, and customers

Active TS/SCI 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

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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.

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