BUS Mechanical Products Manager

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The MUOS SLE program is looking for a Mechanical Products lead for the Spacecraft Bus Integrated Product Team. In this role, the candidate will oversee a multidiscipline team ensuring the Bus products are made efficiently, safely, meet stringent quality standards, and stay on schedule. This position will bridge the gap between upper management and the engineering teams by overseeing budgets, optimizing workflows, and managing personnel. The candidate will also perform delegation activities for the Spacecraft Bus IPT lead. Position is contingent upon contract award anticipated July 2026. This position requires eligibility and willingness to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. Must be a US citizen.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering/technical discipline
5+ years experience in an engineering and production setting
Mechanical Systems background with familiarity in Spacecraft Bus Architecture
Experience guiding the successful completion of significant projects and/or multi-discipline team efforts
Eligibility and willingness to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
US citizenship

Nice To Haves

Experience with LM2100 Spacecraft Bus Mechanical Products
Expertise with one or more of the following: Composite Structures, Mechanism Products, Propulsion Products, or Thermal Products.
Experience with part procurement, qualification, and traceability issues
Experience working closely with subcontractors and subcontract management
Experience participating in major program milestone reviews such as PDR, CDR, etc.
Project Management Experience
Control Account Management (CAM) experience within the last 5 years
Thorough understanding of program, functional, and process metrics including Earned Value Management (EVM)

Responsibilities

Oversee a multidiscipline team ensuring the Bus products are made efficiently, safely, meet stringent quality standards, and stay on schedule.
Bridge the gap between upper management and the engineering teams by overseeing budgets, optimizing workflows, and managing personnel.
Perform delegation activities for the Spacecraft Bus IPT lead.
Manage project budgets, analyze cost variances, and monitor key performance indicators.
Communicate across organizational levels and functionalities.