Lockheed Martin · 1 week ago
Hardware Engineering IPT Lead
Possible
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $184K/yr
10+ years expLockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking a Hardware Engineering IPT Lead for the Integrated Fires Protection Capability 2 program. In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, develop, and test a next-generation missile system while managing project budgets and schedules.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing overall technical direction and leadership for the interceptor design, development and test effort
Managing the multidisciplinary IPT, aligning electrical, mechanical, structures, lethality, propulsion, thermal, materials, processes and environments engineering activities
Collaborating with performance and systems engineers, production, quality assurance, test operations and the global supply chain to ensure a coherent customer solution
Balancing customer requirements with affordability and producibility goals, driving trade studies and cost reduction initiatives
Coordinating closely with the IFPC 2 Magazine team on AUR M production integration and schedule alignment
Owning the interceptor program’s budget, schedule and resource allocation, and reporting status to senior leadership
Leading risk identification, mitigation planning and issue resolution processes across the IPT
Conducting design review and verification milestones (PDR, CDR, Test Readiness Reviews) and ensuring compliance with all program requirements
Managing configuration control, documentation and technical data packages in accordance with Lockheed Martin standards
Mentoring engineers across disciplines, fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture and promoting professional development
Supporting occasional travel to supplier sites, test facilities or customer locations as required to meet program milestones
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
>10 years of progressive engineering experience in missile, aerospace or defense systems and > 4 years in technical leadership or IPT lead roles
Experience with control account management or managing a budget
Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to produce clear technical documentation and deliver executive or customer briefings
Active Secret Clearance with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Preferred
Masters degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering
Direct experience on interceptor or defensive missile programs
Experienced with engineering supply chain management
Experience leading failure review and analysis
Familiar with Lockheed Martin electrical and/or mechanical design and development tools (Siemens Xpedition, PTC Creo / Windchill)
Functional team leadership experience
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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