Systems Engineering Asc Mgr - L4
- US citizenship
- Top Secret clearance
- Secret clearance
Open in 6 locations
Lockheed Martin posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the team, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Alabama
3 open- $104,900–$194,700/yr
Huntsville, AL (opens on this page)
Posted 1w ago
- $104,900–$194,700/yr
- $104,900–$194,700/yr
Huntsville, AL; Littleton, CO (opens on this page)
Posted 1mo ago
Colorado
3 open- $118,000–$219,100/yr
Littleton, CO, United States (opens on this page)
Posted 5d ago
- $118,000–$219,100/yr
Littleton, CO, United States (opens on this page)
Posted 1w ago
- $118,000–$219,100/yr
Englewood, CO, United States (opens on this page)
Posted 1w ago
California
1 open- $131,100–$243,500/yr
Sunnyvale, CA, United States (opens on this page)
Posted 2mo ago
About the job
## Standard Job Description Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world.
We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
The Lockheed Martin Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program seeks a candidate with a strong background in systems engineering to join the D5LE2 program as the System Capability Integration Associate Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for delivery of artifacts related to system, subsystem, and unit level external interfaces across 5+ contractors and multiple customer branches.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering principles and an eagerness to apply these principles in a Model-Based Systems Engineering development environment on a defense program. There will be a focus on co-contractor dependencies and maturing the system functions to ensure we have a fully integrated flight system.
This role will provide technical leadership to a team of systems engineers and will be responsible for ensuring that external integration activities are planned and executed effectively. ## Key Responsibilities - Provide technical oversight to a team of systems engineers, including mentoring and coaching to help them develop their skills and expertise. - Collaborate with leadership and provide inputs to program schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans. - Drive closure and definition of external interfaces at the system, subsystem, and unit level across an integrated end-to-end flight system. - Partner with multi-disciplinary teams (internal and/or external to Lockheed Martin) to deliver an integrated end-to-end flight system. - Communicate system, subsystem, and unit level external interface definitions across an integrated end-to-end flight system. - Identify and correct external interface gaps amongst discrepant unit level design artifacts. - Support systems integration activities across the program lifecycle. - Contribute and present at technical reviews, readiness assessments, and other system related events. ## The information below reflects the standard job description for this position Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT. ## Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred). - Strong background in systems engineering principles, including functional analysis and/or system design. - Proven experience leading multi-disciplined technical teams. - Experience in developing interface maturity plans for hardware, software, and/or electrical subsystems. - Experience with Model-Based Engineering (MBE) design tools (e.g., Zuken, Creo, Cameo, PSpice, MATLAB, etc.). - Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Cameo, INCOSE) within a defense program environment. - Understanding of Systems Integration and Engineering Processes. - Active SECRET clearance and ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance; U.S. citizenship required and must be maintainable. ## Desired Skills - Strong leadership and technical skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team of systems engineers. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. - 5+ years of direct engineering experience with a Master’s degree, with proven ability to lead technical projects in a fast-paced environment. - Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate technical risks associated systems integration tasks and activities. - Experience performing integration activities across 3 or more contractor systems on a defense program. - Proven leadership of cross-functional integration efforts on aerospace/defense programs with strict clearance and documentation requirements. - Strong knowledge of program management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. - Experience in developing interface maturity plans for hardware, software, and/or electrical subsystems on Space Vehicle or Missile Defense systems. - Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice. - Active TOP SECRET clearance. ## Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people.
Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered:Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. - Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position.
Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. - For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays.
Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
From Lockheed Martin's job posting for Littleton, CO, United States, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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