Lockheed Martin · 4 hours ago
Systems Engineer Senior Manager
Littleton Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$174K/yr - $301K/yrLockheed Martin is a leader in space technology and innovation, seeking an experienced Program Chief System Engineer to join their Global Securities team. The role involves overseeing system engineering efforts on a multi-year development program, collaborating closely with various stakeholders to ensure successful integration and delivery of advanced technologies for national security missions.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for the system engineering effort on a multi-year development program
Working in close collaboration with the Program Manager, Program Chief Engineer, Space Vehicle and Payload IPT Leads, and program leadership
Responsible for technical direction, planning, staffing, interfacing with LM senior management, customers, subcontractors, partners and suppliers, and integration and coordination with all functional organizations involved in system design, integration, assembly, test and delivery
Qualification
Required
Experience supporting the System Engineering organization on a development program
Experience leading technical teams
Project management experience
Experience implementing System Engineering processes and command media
Understanding of system-level considerations for multi-vehicle architectures and high-performance RF systems for space applications
Familiarity with model-based engineering (MBE) principles and processes
Familiarity with Systems Engineering principles and processes, and their application to complex space architectures through the entire life cycle
Active or Current Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI access
Preferred
Experience as Chief System Engineer through the entire lifecycle of a development program
Experience in a formal leadership role
Development program management experience
Recognized as an authority in the implementation of System Engineering processes and command media, with the demonstrated ability to apply them to a wide range of sophisticated problems and train others in their application
Experience with of system-level considerations for multi-vehicle architectures and high-performance RF systems for space applications
Experience implementing Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) on a development program
Experience with Systems Engineering principles and processes, and their application to complex space architectures through the entire life cycle
Experienced or familiar with technology obsolescence management
Active or Current SCI access
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.
Founded in 1912
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
Recent News
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