Chief Engineer, Principal – Avionics & Open Mission Systems -Level 6

Lockheed Martin • Fort Worth, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Chief Engineer (Principal) – Avionics & Open Mission Systems for the Avionics & Open Mission Systems team which is responsible for advanced avionics and mission system development. What You Will Be Doing As the Chief Engineer (Principal) – Avionics & Open Mission Systems you will be responsible for providing architectural integrity, engineering governance, and lifecycle technical oversight across development, integration, certification, and sustainment. Who You Are You are a seasoned engineering leader with deep expertise in avionics and open mission systems. You excel at translating complex technical concepts into actionable architectures, championing collaborative governance, and driving rigorous risk management. Your strategic vision and hands‑on experience enable you to interface effectively with government and industry partners, ensuring mission success. 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. Other Important Information 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.

Requirements

• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
• The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Master’s preferred).
• 12+ years of avionics engineering experience.
• Experienced Lead Systems Engineer, or Principal Engineer.
• Strong technical leadership and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Chief Engineer
• Demonstrated knowledge of OMS, MOSA, SOSA, and/or AMS-GRA.
• Experience with military or safety-critical avionics systems.
• Experience with fighter or advanced tactical aircraft avionics.
• Familiarity with SOSA, FACE, VPX, and VITA standards.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs.
• Active DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Chief Technical Authority for avionics and mission systems.
• Define and maintain architectures aligned with OMS, MOSA, SOSA, and AMS‑GRA.
• Establish engineering governance, baselines, and risk management processes.
• Chair or support technical reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.
• Oversee avionics integration, qualification, and certification activities.

Benefits

• We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.
• Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees