Systems Engineering Mgr - L5
- Top Secret clearance
Open in 1 location
Lockheed Martin posts this job as separate openings, each with its own application: the team, schedule and pay can differ between them.
Colorado
3 open- $145,100–$269,500/yr
Littleton, CO, United States (opens on this page)
Posted 1w ago
- $145,100–$269,500/yr
Littleton, CO, United States (opens on this page)
Posted 1mo ago
- $145,100–$269,500/yr
Littleton, CO, United States (opens on this page)
Posted 2mo ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $145k–$270k a year. Open systems engineer jobs in Colorado post a median of $152k a year, the middle half $131k–$171k, across 195 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post.
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. t 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 System Engineering Managerwill be a front line leader of senior systems engineering personnel and develop, grow, and mentor systems engineering staff and skills in SEIT development.
The manager will provide comprehensive management and oversight of the Systems Engineering Devleopment orginization and a team of SEIT leads and support staff.
This leader will lead SEIT team in developing systems engineeirng plans, architecture, and schedules for development programs, managing the SEIT Integrated Master Schedule, and coordinating SEIT cost and schedule management through managing team leads. ## Other Responsibilities Include - Serve as the primary SEIT manager engagement with other managers for coordinating support, budget, and schedule inputs and management - Provide SEIT techncial support to BOEs and proposal for advanced missile program (AMP) team - Own the implementation of the systems‑engineering technical review process, directs change‑lead activities, and oversees SEIT program integration of development projects into D5LE Program to ensure seamless technical execution across the organization 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. ## Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s or higher degree in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) - CAM leadership experience - Knowledge and application of Systems Engineering processes - Experience with proposal preparation and negotiation - Knowledge of program management, finance, contracts, Earned Value Management (EVM) and demonstrated business insight - Must have an active Top Secret Security clearance ## Desired Skills - Experience with Systems Engineering Development - Proven self-starter with demonstrated capability to proactively work through difficult technical, project and resource challenges - Missile/Space Weapons Systems Experience - Missile or space segment design and test experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering - Experience with cost estimation generation, development of cost justifications, Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation - Strong full spectrum leadership with demonstrated experience, ability in leading teams, strong oral and written communication skills ## Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00 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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