Lockheed Martin · 22 hours ago
Systems Architect Sr. Mgr. - DSE Adv. Programs
Littleton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
14+ years expLockheed Martin Space is focused on harnessing the full potential of space to cultivate innovation and advance technology. The Advanced Programs Sr Manager will lead a core systems group in the development of mission designs and spacecraft concepts for NASA's deep space exploration missions, providing technical direction and managing systems engineering resources.
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Responsibilities
Development of mission designs and detailed spacecraft concepts, while working with scientists and project centers to secure partnerships and develop mission proposals
Development of spacecraft cost estimates and presenting to internal management to gain approval to provide cost estimates to external mission partners
Strong communications and interpersonal skills are very important as this individual will work directly with the other program elements, senior management, vendors, scientists, and JPL/GSFC project centers
Provide Leadership to the DSE Advanced Program's Systems Engineering efforts to include technical direction, planning, and staffing
Manage Systems Engineering resources for the DSE Advanced Programs area, and provide programmatic and proposal support
Provide guidance to a Systems Engineering team to include initial phase-A/B Systems Engineering lifecycle processes, from architecture and requirements development through the larger design reference mission and mission design, and their application to Principal Investigator led NASA missions
Provide oversight and support to critical advanced program area Engineering skill development
Utilize your background and functional leadership experience to help deliver on critical program pursuits and supporting the larger Advanced Programs and Deep Space Exploration business areas
Qualification
Required
16+ years of professional experience with a related Bachelor's degree or 14+ years of professional experience with a related Master's degree
Experience with the challenges of a Principal Investigator led mission
Experience and strength in a major role on a planetary proposal and program
Experience working with Goddard Space Flight Center and Jet Propulsion Lab
Demonstrated experience in a leadership role with proven Full Spectrum Leadership attributes
Broad experience of Systems Engineering life cycle process and tools
Understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, principles and tools
Missile or space segment design and test experience with one or more subsystems or disciplines outside of Systems Engineering
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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Chairman, President & CEO
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Chief Technology Officer
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