Sustainment Engineer Senior

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

You will be the Senior Sustainment Engineer for the Obsolescence Management Team. Our team safeguards product lifecycles by tracking component health, pricing, lead times, usage trends, and Last Time Buy (LTB) needs, ensuring uninterrupted production and sustainment for our customers. What You Will Be Doing As the Senior Sustainment Engineer you will own the end to end process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating component obsolescence risks. You’ll build and maintain data driven models, partner with cross functional groups, and translate complex risk information into clear visual forecasts and actionable recommendations for stakeholders and senior leadership. Your responsibilities will include: Systematically identify, assess, and mitigate component obsolescence risks. Build and maintain dynamic models that track pricing, lead times, usage patterns, historical failure rates, parts consumption, obsolescence trends, and LTB requirements. Manage material files, monitor Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) status, and execute part orders through a replenishment model. Create intuitive visual forecasts that illustrate lifecycle risks for subsystems and components. Partner with engineering, supply chain, and program teams to devise End of Life (EOL) solutions that minimize production and sustainment disruption. Analyze “life of need” data—failure rates, performance periods, subsystem longevity—to support production and sustainment stakeholders. Communicate case status, issues, and recommendations to management and customers via detailed reports, engineering change requests, and presentations. Why Join Us You are a collaborative, data savvy engineer who thrives on turning complex data into strategic advantage. We offer you a high visibility role where your analyses directly influence product continuity and customer satisfaction. You’ll work alongside seasoned experts across engineering, supply chain, and program management, gaining exposure to cutting edge sustainability practices. If you enjoy solving intricate problems, influencing decision makers, and making a tangible impact on mission critical systems, this is the place to accelerate your career and lead the fight against obsolescence. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity: This position is in Orlando, FL. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Requirements

Appropriate technical degree from an accredited institution
In-depth knowledge of obsolescence management principles, methodologies, and best practices
Experience with obsolescence management tools and techniques, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting of obsolete parts and materials
Experience with parts ordering, replenishment, budgets, contract management
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to analyze complex problems
Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to interface with a variety of IT applications
Ability to prepare and deliver presentations
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word)
Ability to obtain a secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Understanding of supply chain dynamics, including sourcing, procurement, and inventory management
Understanding of electronic components, manufacturing processes, and supply chain management
Strong Excel skills, with ability to create complex spreadsheets and analyses.
Familiarity with Asset Management System (AMS)
Experience using SAP client applications
Experience teaming with suppliers and government customers to develop products

Responsibilities

Systematically identify, assess, and mitigate component obsolescence risks.
Build and maintain dynamic models that track pricing, lead times, usage patterns, historical failure rates, parts consumption, obsolescence trends, and LTB requirements.
Manage material files, monitor Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) status, and execute part orders through a replenishment model.
Create intuitive visual forecasts that illustrate lifecycle risks for subsystems and components.
Partner with engineering, supply chain, and program teams to devise End of Life (EOL) solutions that minimize production and sustainment disruption.
Analyze “life of need” data—failure rates, performance periods, subsystem longevity—to support production and sustainment stakeholders.
Communicate case status, issues, and recommendations to management and customers via detailed reports, engineering change requests, and presentations.