Systems Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering. 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. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Lockheed Martins Fight Operations Support (FOS) mission operation’s team is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineering Manager with an active Secret clearance to work as FOS Factory Manager from our Sunnyvale, CA. location. The Next Generation GEO (NGG) program modernizes the United States' geostationary defense satellite constellation, replacing legacy SBIRS assets with advanced infrared sensors, resilient communications, and autonomous on‑orbit servicing. NGG delivers enhanced missile warning, missile defense, and space situational awareness capabilities while improving survivability, scalability, and cost‑effectiveness across a 15‑year lifecycle. In this role you will manage factory operations (Launch & Sustainment) on a first of kind bus/payload and ground system ensuring successful execution on a Class-A program providing management oversight and leadership for technical planning and integration of Factory operations, including: vehicle and payload SOH trending and management, system change activity, anomaly response and continuous improvement.

Requirements

8+ years OPS experience support on-orbit assets in a technical capacity
Proven ability to make decisions under pressure
Superior communication skills
NGG program experience
An active DOD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI level clearance is required for consideration

Nice To Haves

Systems Engineering/Mission Operation knowledge and experience inclusive of complete Space Vehicle lifecycle, as well as engineering processes and review knowledge
Familiarity with DoD program support
Demonstrated Program/Project Management and team leadership skills
Customer interface experience
Experience with Satellite Launch and Early Orbit Test activities
Familiarity with the A2100 Tech Refresh Satellite BUS
Experience in major acquisition programs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Broad experience of Systems Engineering/Integration life cycle process and tools
Proposal preparation
Knowledge of program management, finance, contracts, Earned Value Management (EVM) and demonstrated business insight
Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment
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 and coordinate work as one team with common goals
Recognized as an authority in systems thinking techniques with the demonstrated ability to apply them to a wide range of complex problems and train others in their application

Responsibilities

Employee management and planning: employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
Ensuring successful FOS operations by providing oversight for Factory and integration with external FOS teams.
Acting FOS Approval Board Co-Chair responsible for review and release of command product updates and on-orbit command activities
Rotating On-call support as Factory Manager Representative at Anomaly management meetings
Shift work as needed during launch rehearsals and Launch and Early Orbit execution
Provide program status reporting as requested
Provide active interface to OPS and Development customers
Provide Control Account Manager inputs and manage VEMO