Lockheed Martin · 10 hours ago
Systems Engineering IPT Lead
COLORADO SPRINGS, King of Prussia, Littleton Colorado, Pennsylvania
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $226K/yr
15+ years expLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, seeking an experienced technical leader for the Systems Engineering IPT Lead role in their CommandIQ product line. The position involves defining and owning the IPT and IRAD project scopes, driving technical coordination, and leading a team to deliver advanced Battle Management Command & Control solutions.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and own the IPT scope - ensure alignment with RMS policies, the program‑defined process, and contract requirements
Define and own the IRAD project scope and IPT roadmap
Cross‑IPT technical coordination – drive the technical business rhythm and facilitate communication among sub‑IPTs
Plan and execute an IPT plan/schedule/taskings to meet technical, cost, schedule, and quality goals to include risks and mitigations and alignment to the agile development process and overall product line master plan
Set the vision, goals, road map and lead the team to achieve it
Monitor cost/schedule performance against the plan, drive corrective actions, and report status to the PIT/SEIT
Interface with program management, customers, and certification authorities
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering, integration, and test of aerospace or defense systems
5+ years in a lead or principal technical role overseeing large-scale I&T or Command and Control (C2) campaigns/programs
Experience in systems engineering processes and system integration functions to include requirements management, architecture development, system integration, test, and verification
Model-based Systems Engineering experience
Strong communication, stakeholder-engagement, and risk-management abilities
Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing the critical skills of others
Experience leading teams in generation of technical data products
Capture Experience including authoring proposals, developing BOEs, and developing strategies and technical solutions
Understanding of DevSecOps Practices inclusive of Agile Product Development leveraging Scrum & Kanban
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required
Ability to be onsite in Colorado Springs monthly
Preferred
Prior experience executing a program that is part of a common product line
Experience in IAMD or C2 Systems/Programs
Experience working on both domestic and international programs
Prior experience as a Lockheed Martin L-code leader, product leader, or SE Lead
Demonstrated digital transformation or 1LMX experience
Experience with model-based testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), and flight test operations
Earned Value Management experience either as a CAM or project engineer/manager
Master's degree (preferred) in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Engineering Management, or related discipline
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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