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Lockheed Martin · 3 days ago

Systems Engineering Manager - System Safety

Lockheed Martin is a pioneer in the space industry, and they are seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Manager for their Fleet Ballistic Missile program. The role involves managing system safety engineering processes, leading safety culture initiatives, and supporting compliance assessments within the organization.

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Responsibilities

Directly support FBM Sustainment and new design Missile Programs
Lead product safety culture change initiatives within the Systems Engineering organization
Manage the System Safety Engineering Processes that span the Product Lifecycle
Manages the various System Safety Engineering analysis and safety criteria in system design, equipment, facilities and procedures to control or eliminate hazards
Support the maintenance of Space Command Media
Directing and conducting program assessments/audits to determine Space Command Media compliance and health across the Enterprise
Support LM Space new business capture including proposal coordination and execution
Be responsible for Domestic and International Regulations including transportation of explosives, chemicals, and integrated products
Perform horizontal integration within the Systems Engineering organization to identify opportunities and value-added modifications to become more competitive

Qualification

System Safety EngineeringSystems EngineeringHardware/Software LifecycleMIL-STD-882Green Belt/Black Belt CertifiedInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in an engineering or related discipline
Demonstrated experience managing diverse teams of engineers
Experience in hardware and/or software lifecycle
Systems Engineering experience including requirements derivation, decomposition, and/or verification
Experience evaluating contractual requirements and their execution throughout the product lifecycle
Active Secret clearance required, therefore, US Citizenship required

Preferred

Subject matter expert in the System Safety discipline
A Full Spectrum Leader
Experience in executing a SW Safety strategy including Level of Rigor
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
SSC Command Media
Experienced/fluent in MIL-STD-882, and Range Safety requirements/processes (e.g., SSCMAN 91-710)
Experience with leading audits, budget responsibility
Mishap prevention/investigations
Green Belt/Black Belt Certified
Experience leading diverse engineering teams to identify hazards, assess and mitigate associated risks encountered in the design, development, test, production, use and disposal

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.

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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