Systems Engineer - Affordability

Lockheed Martin • Fort Worth, TX

21h • $73,400 - $146,165 • Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Systems Engineer - Affordability for the F-35 Affordability Engineering team which is responsible for delivering cost‑effective solutions across the F‑35 program. As the Systems Engineer - Affordability you will be responsible for integrating and executing Cost Reduction Initiatives (CRI) while providing expert counsel on affordability processes, decision criteria, and funding options. You will collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders to protect program spend and drive value‑focused outcomes.

Requirements

• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline
• Engineering Experience in the Aerospace Industry

Nice To Haves

• Experienced working with teams that are comprised of a variety of roles and backgrounds including Program Management, Engineering and Technology, Finance, Global Supply Chain, Production Operations, and Quality.
• Must be an excellent communicator, skilled in data visualization, with experience presenting to executive leadership and external customers.
• Strong fundamental engineering knowledge and financial acumen.
• Familiarity with Cost modeling and/or Design-to-Cost tools
• Manufacturing materials & processes familiarity.
• Familiarity with Cost modeling and/or Design-to-Cost tools
• Producibility Analysis experience
• Knowledge of overall F-35 air system, design, and processes.
• Knowledge of F-35 development, production operations, and sustainment.
• Knowledge of Subcontract Management process (TINA, FAR, proposal, PCA, negotiations, FFP, LTA, MRC, etc.)
• Experience with Capture, Position to Win, Affordability Planning, Government Contracting, Team Facilitation, Training, Coaching, Group Prioritization Techniques, Cost Target Allocation, and engaging with suppliers.
• Capable of performing O&S Cost, Similar-to, Pre-Design Performance, Sensitivity, Cost Capability, Producibility, Pareto, Architecture cost-driver, cost-benefit, and/or Learning Curve Analyses.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and execute Cost Reduction Initiatives across Production, Sustainment, and Development business units.
• Advise cost‑category and CRI project owners on affordability processes, business decision criteria, and funding options.
• Monitor CRI project costs and progress, delivering technical guidance to process managers.
• Act as liaison among engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, suppliers, and program stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination.
• Develop and apply Value‑Driven Solutions expertise in support of Aeronautics Engineering & Technology leadership.

Benefits

• flexible scheduling options
• comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level