Principle Chief Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•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. Lockheed Martin is looking for a dynamic Chief Engineer to lead cutting edge space-based development programs. Your role at LM Space is critical for the successful development of the most advanced technology and complex systems in the world. You will be the chief technical authority for a team that works closely with supplier and LM executive leadership to develop technical solutions, drive affordability, and lead development on this critical program. As the SmallSat Bus Product Chief Engineer , you will be accountable for:

Requirements

Experience as a technical lead for hardware or software development with one or more subsystems or disciplines
Experience contributing to or leading the technical response for a competitive proposal effort
Experience driving subcontractor technical activities from proposal through final delivery and certification
Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve technical issues/challenges
Detailed knowledge of engineering and program planning throughout development lifecycle
Active Top Secret with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as an LM Space Chief Engineer
Experience working as an Electrical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Spacecraft Systems Engineer, or experience defining and/or testing HW and HW/SW interfaces
Experience interfacing and partnering with supplier and LM executive leadership
Experience across multiple life cycle phases including development and into production, test and operations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members, leadership, subordinates, and suppliers
Active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

Serve as dedicated POC across LM Space to represent the Office of Chief Engineer technical excellence expectations with supplier, in conjunction with Program Technical POCs
Provide first hand presence to support and oversee supplier execution for critical LM programs
Provide direct supplier engagement to understand practices and ensure sufficient technical rigor
Provide recommendations on troubleshooting, root cause, corrective actions, and reach across assessments, impacts, and mitigations
Coordinate across programs and LOBs, program CEs and technical POCs, as well as key subcontract personnel to understand program priorities, status, constraints, and focus areas
Identify opportunities for efficiencies and common approach across supplier plans and programs
Identify challenges and roadblocks; work with all parties within LM and supplier to navigate technical challenges and adjudicate priorities
Travel frequently between domestic subcontractor facilities and key LM program locations (currently Denver and Sunnyvale)
Engage to directly support supplier supported LM programs as required
Support the Chief Engineer organization’s strategic imperatives and initiatives