Lead Systems Engineer Special Programs Program - Orlando, FL

Lockheed MartinOrlando, FL
Hybrid

About The Position

The Special Programs is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (LdSE). You will report to the program area Lead Systems Engineer and work closely with Chief Engineers and program managers, IPT leads and engineering leads to drive technical excellence and mission success. Additionally, you will lead systems engineering transformation efforts, including Digital Engineering and MBSE.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM), or related
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering activities in support of missile programs, including but not limited to trade studies, system analyses to bound requirements and finalize the architecture, configuration control of the technical baseline, verification planning and execution, affordability considerations, and risk and opportunity management.
  • Experience required includes DoD tactical system development program experience, customer interface, requirements derivation/allocation, integration and test planning and execution, understanding of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and their application, and participation or leadership in major design reviews.
  • Final Secret Clearance required to start
  • MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
  • The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

  • Able to work in a rapid development environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • The position requires excellent leadership skills in previous assignments, including building relationships with team members, direct reports, and stakeholders.
  • Experience in Systems Engineering input for Proposals and development of basis of estimates (BOEs)
  • Experience in Cost Account Management and Earned Value Management.
  • Experience in MBSE tools and implementation
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering activities
  • Experience with DoD tactical system development programs
  • Strong understanding of sensor components and algorithms
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for managing the technical response for new proposals and working with the technical team to generate estimates and conduct independent technical reviews.
  • Ensuring the system aligns with strategic goals of the program
  • Leading cross-functional engineering activities, including trade studies, system analyses, configuration control, verification planning and execution, affordability considerations, and risk and opportunity management.
  • Collaborating with customers, integrating and testing planning and execution, and participating in major design reviews.
  • Works closely with program management, functional leads and chief engineer to mitigate risk and execute programs on cost and on schedule.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Holidays
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