Next Generation Launchers Technical Director

Lockheed Martin•Moorestown, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence. The Next Generation Launchers (NGL) Technical Director will lead the architecture and execution of NGL programs—including the Common Autonomous Multi Missile Launcher (CAML), Next Generation Launchers, and Hypersonic Launcher—serving customers in the U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency, and U.S. Navy. This role ensures launcher system designs meet stringent requirements, oversees engineering teams to achieve technical milestones, and serves as the primary technical liaison with program customers. In this role you will have the opportunity to shape the future of U.S. missile launcher technology, delivering innovative solutions that directly support national defense and empower warfighters across multiple services. In this role you will have the opportunity to shape cutting edge launcher capabilities that protect national security and advance hypersonic and multi missile technologies for our warfighters. Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You’ll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration. NOTE: This position requires the ability to travel to various customer sites, testing facilities, and overseas locations. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
8 + years of progressive experience in system engineering.
Demonstrated ability leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
Strong understanding of product development processes.
Proficiency in earned value, schedule, cost, and risk management techniques.
Experience with cost estimating / proposal development.
Demonstrated success delivering complex, high risk programs on schedule and within performance / cost constraints.
Willingness to travel up to 25 % (including customer sites, testing facilities, and overseas locations).
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the SECRET level

Nice To Haves

Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills and be able to communicate at both programmatic and technical levels with subordinates, peers, senior management levels and customers.
Exceptional written and oral communication—able to produce clear technical documentation, brief senior customers, and present complex concepts succinctly.
Military product development and customer experience including Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, US Navy, US Army and/or Marines
Knowledge of Digital Transformation (DX) principles and ability to drive implementation of improvements.
Knowledge of Vertical Launching Systems, Expeditionary Launching System, and Advanced Launcher Products.
Knowledge of Command and Control Systems, including weapons control systems and interfaces.
Advanced degree

Responsibilities

Architect launcher system architectures that satisfy unique customer requirements across Army, MDA, and Navy programs.
Guide engineering Integrated Product Teams to develop technical work products and meet milestone schedules.
Lead technical reviews, integration working groups, configuration control boards, and failure review boards as the primary technical liaison.
Coordinate resource planning to ensure technical staffing and expertise are aligned with program needs.
Ensure technical integrity of launcher products through rigorous oversight and risk management.
Collaborate with Mission Systems & Weapons Chief Engineers, Program Managers, Production, and cross functional teams to align technical solutions with overall program objectives.