Space System Demo Chief Engineer (CE)

Lockheed Martin•Louisville, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Lockheed Martin (LM) Space is seeking a Chief Engineer (CE) to lead a space system demonstration program. It is currently entering the design phase with most work at Louisville. Your CE role at LM Space is crucial for guiding the team through development and production. As a Mission Assurance Class D program, this role requires a high degree of flexibility, agility, and adaptability to navigate the inherent complexities and uncertainties associated with this classification. Reporting to the Ignite Line of Business (LOB) chief engineer, you will be the chief technical authority working closely with the PM, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure the successful completion of design and transition to AI&T activities, shipment, launch, and mission operations, ultimately delivering a integration mission capability that meets program objectives. What does this role look like? As the Demo Chief Engineer, you will be accountable for: Technical integrity of the product(s) to meet the customer's/user's needs within the program’s cost and schedule constraints All technical activities on Demo program, as the senior engineer Promoting best practices and engineering processes execution and improvement across the program Leveraging the full capabilities of LM Space and supporting enterprise initiatives In this capacity you will: Operate as engineering lead for the Demo. Driving technical engineering decisions and execution across all program areas and throughout the program lifecycle Be the primary engineering authority on the program, responsible for 100% mission success Own the technical baseline, technical issue resolution, and chair Failure Review Boards (FRBs), Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and Critical Integration Reviews (CIRs) Ensure that standard engineering processes are used on the program and are appropriately applied for the specific program needs Serve as the delegate program Executive Certified Principal Engineer (ECPE) and direct the Certified Principal Engineer (CPE)/Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) hierarchy and product certification for the program Approve any waivers to engineering processes in coordination with the appropriate functional department Be the technical conscience of the program Support Ignite Line of Business (LOB) CE strategic direction

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science field
Experience integrating subsystems and components to meet systems requirements
Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve technical issues/challenges and investigations
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively to meet program goals and objectives.
Experience with Spacecraft development, test integration planning, execution, and troubleshooting
Experience defining mission/system-level architecture and ConOps
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a CE, Systems Engineering lead or certified RSE, CPE or ECPE
Extensive knowledge and application of engineering processes and Command Media, especially Mission Assurance Class C and D processes
Experience developing or working on optical or laser systems
Demonstrated experience with aerospace software, electrical and mechanical design, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation
Aptitude for writing top-level system requirements with little definition or guidance
Familiarity with STK and/or mission analysis
Experience with hardware design and development
Experience with SV GNC especially pointing and jitter control
Experience with products that include optical integration, alignment, and calibration
Experience leading or interfacing with small to medium subcontracts (i.e. Bus Supplier)
Experience across full program lifecycle, from initial development through post-launch support
Experience in Mission Assurance Class C/D, IRAD, or “go-fast” development environment
Experience with Agile methods
Willingness to mentor junior engineers
Experience with Cameo or MBSE Modeling
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 customers
Active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

Technical integrity of the product(s) to meet the customer's/user's needs within the program’s cost and schedule constraints
All technical activities on Demo program, as the senior engineer
Promoting best practices and engineering processes execution and improvement across the program
Leveraging the full capabilities of LM Space and supporting enterprise initiatives
Operate as engineering lead for the Demo. Driving technical engineering decisions and execution across all program areas and throughout the program lifecycle
Be the primary engineering authority on the program, responsible for 100% mission success
Own the technical baseline, technical issue resolution, and chair Failure Review Boards (FRBs), Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and Critical Integration Reviews (CIRs)
Ensure that standard engineering processes are used on the program and are appropriately applied for the specific program needs
Serve as the delegate program Executive Certified Principal Engineer (ECPE) and direct the Certified Principal Engineer (CPE)/Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) hierarchy and product certification for the program
Approve any waivers to engineering processes in coordination with the appropriate functional department
Be the technical conscience of the program
Support Ignite Line of Business (LOB) CE strategic direction