Systems Engineering Associate Manager - Level 4

Systems Engineering Associate Manager - Level 4 Palmdale, CA Job Details Full-time $109,200 - $217,695 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid jury duty Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Flextime Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Jira Resource allocation Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Bachelor's degree in systems engineering Computer science Computer Science Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Security engineering Engineering Mechanical Engineering Compliance audits & assessments System design Project timeline management Secret Clearance Compliance management implementation Master's degree Master's degree in systems engineering Team development Schedule management Bachelor's degree Team management Master's degree in mechanical engineering Mentoring Systems engineering Master's degree in electrical engineering System architecture design Agile software development Training & development Earned value management Senior level Electrical Engineering Training Project leadership Delegation Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Stakeholder management Performance evaluation

Full Job Description JOB ID:

722930BR Date posted: Apr. 13, 2026

Description:

You will be the Systems Engineering Associate Manager - Level 4 for the Skunk Works team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge aeronautics solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineering Associate Manager - Level 4 you will be responsible for both technical leadership and people development on a high‑impact Skunk Works program. You will guide the team through the systems engineering "V", ensure rigorous requirements development, and champion a culture of technical excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing technical direction across the systems engineering "V" and ensuring delivery of high‑quality engineering artifacts. Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of 20+ engineers, conducting performance reviews, training, and career development. Defining, enforcing, and auditing engineering processes to maintain program compliance. Managing project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet critical milestones. Communicating technical status, risks, and recommendations to program and functional leadership. What's In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to pursue challenging goals, work hard, and enjoy what you do, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are You are a collaborative leader with deep systems‑engineering expertise and a proven ability to balance technical work with people management. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, communicate clearly with all stakeholder levels, and are dedicated to developing early‑career talent while delivering superior engineering outcomes. Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

- This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science. Demonstrated experience across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle Digital systems engineering tool sets, including DOORS/Rhapsody and/or Cameo/MagicDraw Task delegation and leading a team of peers on complex projects

Desired Skills:

Exceptional communication and expectation setting skills internally and externally, including program and functional leadership, customer engagements, and colleague interactions. System architecture development and design experience Experience with agile development methodologies and workload management using Jira or other similar tools Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience and CAM certification Systems engineering, integration, and test experience Model based systems engineering experience

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:

Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest:

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to

Work Remotely:

Onsite Full-time:

The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this

Position:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $109,200 - $192,510. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

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, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

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, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level:

Experienced Professional Business Unit:

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available:

Possible Career Area:

Systems Engineering:

Design and Verification Type:

Full-Time Shift:

First At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology:

From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture:

Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another's perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth:

Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life:

Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond. Empowered to

Be Your Best:

Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet. Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer: Flexible Schedules, dependent on role

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