Systems Engineer Manager

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Curious where the nation is going with Overhead Persistent Infrared? Join Lockheed Martin's team that crafts and builds the current and future generation of space systems that creatively combines satellite technology, sophisticated sensors, and data processing to provide crucial global infrared data 24/7. This mission advises Presidential decisions and defends the US and its allies in a rapidly evolving environment. Help us advance our OPIR designs and deliver survivable satellites with nuclear-hardened electronics, sophisticated communications, resiliency and cyber security. OPIR is a mission area where you can make big things happen and solve some of the country’s hardest problems. Come join a team that has a vision for the future of space and knows what it takes to get there. We are looking for a dedicated Systems Engineering Manager to lead a team on the NextGen GEO (NGG) program supporting system level integration and resiliency across a complex system of systems. In this role you will: Lead the NGG System Integration team and support overall resiliency implementation NGG. Support SEIT and Program management and leadership developing creative solutions to ensure delivery of NGG space vehicle and ground to support mission requirements. Review system design, implementation, and test results for compliance with principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and use cases. Be responsible for NGG System Integration and Resiliency supporting NGG SV-1 and 2 launch and operations. Lead software integration across all system components, including flight and ground software elements. Lead integration of the NGG Mission Payload into the larger NGG system. Be responsible for integration support across the full lifecycle for changes to the NGG System that include but are not limited to: proposal, design, implementation, integration, test, and delivery to operations of new capabilities. Coordinate with government and customer representatives in support of distributed multi element activities. Be based in Longmont, CO or Sunnyvale, CA with required travel to various sites in Colorado and California.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in an Engineering or closely related field, or equivalent experience
Full lifecycle systems engineering process knowledge and experience
Familiarity with DoD program support
Program/Project Management and/or leadership experience
Knowledge or experience with system-of-system integration and test
Active TS/SCI security clearance

Nice To Haves

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members, customers, and leadership
Ability to lead multi-functional teams and lead. multiple teams to communicate, coordinate, and work as one team with common goals
Recognized as an authority in systems thinking techniques with the proven ability to apply them to a wide range of complex problems and train others in their application
Experience integrating complex systems of systems
Experience with space based early warning detection systems
Experience with Space Force / SMC customer
Experience integrating satellite command and control systems
Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment

Responsibilities

Lead the NGG System Integration team and support overall resiliency implementation NGG.
Support SEIT and Program management and leadership developing creative solutions to ensure delivery of NGG space vehicle and ground to support mission requirements.
Review system design, implementation, and test results for compliance with principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and use cases.
Be responsible for NGG System Integration and Resiliency supporting NGG SV-1 and 2 launch and operations.
Lead software integration across all system components, including flight and ground software elements.
Lead integration of the NGG Mission Payload into the larger NGG system.
Be responsible for integration support across the full lifecycle for changes to the NGG System that include but are not limited to: proposal, design, implementation, integration, test, and delivery to operations of new capabilities.
Coordinate with government and customer representatives in support of distributed multi element activities.