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Lockheed Martin
Systems Engineering Sr Mgr
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What they do
A Systems Engineer creates computer and data communication networks for companies and organizations. Plans and designs layout for a network, determines the hardware needed and placement of computers, servers, cables and routers; determines data storage, system capacity, and speed.
$113,680 / year median in Colorado
+7% projected growth
Job Description
## 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. Lockheed Martin is designing, developing, and delivering a next-gen wideband
MILSATCOM
system comprised of integrated space and ground segments that will provide enhanced communications capacity, flexibility and resiliency. This position will lead the WidebandMILSATCOM
Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) team in support of the design, development, production, integration, test and delivery of the satellites and ground system.This includes leading efforts to:
- Maintain and manage the requirements baseline
- Maintain and manage the system test plan and integration efforts
- Maintain and manage the system architecture model and associated artifacts and design description documents
- Establish and track Program Technical Performance Measures (TPMs)
- Conduct systems engineering technical and readiness reviews
- Lead the verification and validation planning and execution
- Partner with the program manager, Chief engineer, other IPT leads to enable successful program execution.
- Establish and promote the necessary culture for program success This position is contingent on program award expected in 3Q 2026 Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering-related field
- 15 years of Systems Engineering Experience across a range of programs and lifecycle phases
- Strong systems integration experience
- Experience with working either Communications programs (or programs that have communications as a key aspect of the overall mission)
- Experience working Space programs that include Satellite and Ground
- Experience with both program and functional leadership
- Strong communication skills
- Experience with Digital Engineering and/or MBSE
- Demonstrated understanding of Risk and Opportunity Management
- Experience across multiple program lifecycle phases
- Possess Secret Clearance; able to get SCI clearance ## Desired Skills
- Masters Degree in Engineering
- 20+ years of experience
- Ability to influence cross functional teams, resolve conflicts, and present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience as Chief System Engineer or Chief Engineer through the entire lifecycle of a development program
- 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
- SW Development, Integration, and testing experience (to include requirements and interface definition)
- Experience with Digital, RF, and Optical Technologies
- Experience with baseline management and change control processes
- Fixed-price contract execution experience
- Experience implementing Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) on a development program
- Experience as a leader of leaders
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice #
SpaceNSS Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range:
$198400.00 - $368400.00 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development