Maritime and Land Training Chief Engineer Senior Mgr

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Engineer (CE) for the Maritime and Land Training Solutions (MLTS) Submarket serves as the technical authority, working closely with Program Managers, Business Development, and customers. Responsibilities include ensuring technical design integrity, overseeing system performance, and maintaining overall architecture throughout the product life cycle. The role involves leading the Engineering Project Management (EPM) team and extended staff, integrating cutting-edge technologies into training programs to enhance realism and operational readiness, and driving continuous improvement and innovation to align training solutions with evolving military needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Science Field
Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams
Demonstrated experience managing technical, cost, and schedule for a portfolio
Experience with Digital Transformation philosophies to achieve business results
Demonstrated experience with engineering Hardware development processes and Systems Engineering processes
Knowledge of DevSecOps process
US citizenship is needed for consideration.
This position will require a secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a leadership position
Prior experience in developing technology road maps and IRAD/CRAD
Experience with Earned Value Management and managing material spend plans
Knowledge of a variety of advanced manufacturing processes
Knowledge of a variety of lab and environmental testing capabilities; including but not limited to material testing techniques, structural and environmental testing techniques, EMI emission or susceptibility testing, and fabrication
Military Background, particularly with weaponry and operational experience

Responsibilities

Ensure technical integrity of the product(s) to meet customer/user needs within program cost and schedule constraints.
Own the technical baseline and technical issue resolution, ensuring robust designs with appropriate margins for safety, performance, producibility, and operational availability/supportability.
Provide technical inputs to overall architecture and system performance, including technical performance measurements and risk assessments.
Partner with LMS Chief Engineer to ensure overall technical rigor and adherence to engineering standards and processes.
Ensure early risk identification and mitigation, incorporation of lessons learned, and strong systems engineering.
Invest in leader and employee development and critical skill bench strength.
Responsible for the hiring, coaching, mentoring, and career development of EPMs.
Foster an environment of innovation and agility in the portfolio, both in technology offerings and execution performance.
Communicate execution status, technical solutions, and issues internally to program leadership, technical leadership, and partner organizations.
Conduct reviews with Customers & Suppliers that identify and mitigate cost, technical, and schedule risks.