Mechanical Engineering Senior Manager

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. In this role you will: - Lead a team of first line leaders and engineers who are the primary technical authority for the Propulsion, Ordnance, Structures, Control and Thermal Protection elements of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD). - Maintain full ownership of the cost, schedule and technical execution for all work scope within your organization. - Drive collaboration between your team and other adjacent organizations such as Systems Engineering, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Flight Sciences, NG&C, etc. to ensure appropriate technical rigor is always achieved in a timeline that supports program commitments. - Develop and maintain close customer relationships to foster partnership in all outcomes. - Provide senior level leadership and engagement to a wide range of critical subcontractors and suppliers to ensure product deliveries are upheld with the appropriate level of technical rigor. - Maintain full command over program priorities and schedules and hold your team accountable to achieve key milestones and deliver value. - Reinforce the "Design for Manufacturability" mindset throughout the organization and drive outcomes to achieve efficient and affordable THAAD production. - Contribute to technology insertion roadmaps and strategic initiatives for future missile system design iterations. - Regularly present technical status and issue resolution to program leadership, customers and other applicable stakeholders. - Mentor and develop technical talent in collaboration with the Propulsion, Energetics & Life Support Talent Center (PELS TC) functional organization. - Foster a culture of technical excellence with a laser focus on production support. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Requirements

Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in the design, development and integration of complex aerospace or defense systems.
Demonstrated experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, methodologies and tools.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
Exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation and interpersonal skills.
Experience with risk management and mitigation strategies.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret clearance
Advanced degree with preference in Engineering or related field.
Demonstrated experience with DFX principals
Experience operating through the full lifecycle development process with an emphasis on development, production and sustainment
Proven ability to effectively manage remote teams
Deep technical understanding of missile system disciplines, including but not limited to:
Propulsion systems and energetics
Air frames structural design and materials
Mechanical control systems
Thermal protection systems
System integration and testing

Responsibilities

Lead a team of first line leaders and engineers who are the primary technical authority for the Propulsion, Ordnance, Structures, Control and Thermal Protection elements of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD).
Maintain full ownership of the cost, schedule and technical execution for all work scope within your organization.
Drive collaboration between your team and other adjacent organizations such as Systems Engineering, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Flight Sciences, NG&C, etc. to ensure appropriate technical rigor is always achieved in a timeline that supports program commitments.
Develop and maintain close customer relationships to foster partnership in all outcomes.
Provide senior level leadership and engagement to a wide range of critical subcontractors and suppliers to ensure product deliveries are upheld with the appropriate level of technical rigor.
Maintain full command over program priorities and schedules and hold your team accountable to achieve key milestones and deliver value.
Reinforce the "Design for Manufacturability" mindset throughout the organization and drive outcomes to achieve efficient and affordable THAAD production.
Contribute to technology insertion roadmaps and strategic initiatives for future missile system design iterations.
Regularly present technical status and issue resolution to program leadership, customers and other applicable stakeholders.
Mentor and develop technical talent in collaboration with the Propulsion, Energetics & Life Support Talent Center (PELS TC) functional organization.
Foster a culture of technical excellence with a laser focus on production support.