Systems Engineering Manager

Lockheed MartinHuntsville, AL
Onsite

About The Position

The High‑Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program is in search of a Systems Engineering Manager. As a System Engineering Manager supporting the Terminal High‑Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program, you will play a pivotal role in translating mission objectives into clear system design. You will report to the WSE System Senior Manager supporting system design for both United States Government and existing/future Foreign Military Sales contracts. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related technical field
  • Knowledge of systems engineering concepts and processes
  • Experience with software engineering development and/or model integration into a simulation environment
  • Project or Technical leadership experience
  • Active or Current DOD Secret Security Clearance
  • Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

  • Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) design and analysis
  • Experience with software containers and builds
  • Medium or high fidelity simulation experience
  • System performance assessment tactics
  • Scripting with Python, Matlab, Unix, Linux, Shell, Bash, C++, etc...
  • Agile development experience and understanding
  • Experience Simulation Requirements development/decompositions
  • Experience with Simulation test and integration
  • Experience as a product owner
  • Strong ability to coach, mentor, and build high-performing engineering teams
  • Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership behaviors (deliver results, shape the future, build effective relationships, energize the team, model personal excellence, integrity and accountability)
  • Strong communications skills
  • Advanced Degree
  • Ability to engage with all levels of management
  • Proficiency in operating in complex environments, building relationships, and meeting customer expectations

Responsibilities

  • Manage development and maintenance for the End-to-End Simulation (ETESIM) for the weapon system.
  • Manage Development Software for a Hi-fidelity simulation (C, C++, Fortran, and Python)
  • Manage Development Software for a med-fi simulation (C, C++)
  • Ensure / Approve Builds and development documentation updates
  • Oversee refactor of Software for legacy software architecture
  • Manage team Debug of issues during integration testing - Build, update, and verify unit test procedures for software change request (SCR)
  • Control and advance the update of compilers via Linux operating system
  • Participate in system level design reviews and performance interchange meetings for future capabilities.
  • Interact well with peers, leadership, customers and subcontractors
  • Support technical discussions, and communicate in a clear and concise manner
  • Take the initiative to support the WSE organizations goals

Benefits

  • 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
  • Holidays
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