Systems Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin•Manassas, VA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are driven by innovation and integrity. Lockheed Martin MIC2 in Manassas, VA is looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineering Manager for the SQQ-89 engineering team where we integrate software, hardware, and data science to develop advanced solutions that enable our customers to rapidly field new capabilities and combat the latest threats of today. The Work This manager will have both technical and non-technical responsibilities and be directly integrated with the SQQ89 program.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 14 years or more of professional experience; or 12 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree
Ability to effectively communicate across a broad and diverse group of management, team members, leadership along with having experience with engineering disciplines, i.e. Software and/or Systems
Demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams including task planning, budget management and/or employee development and mentoring.
Proven ability to resolve and drive complex technical issues/challenges to closure.
Strong customer focus with track record of achieving outstanding customer satisfaction.
Experience in Agile methods and Proposals
Ability to obtain Department of Defense SECRET or higher security clearance
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members, customers, and leadership
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
Experience with systems integration and test
Experience with requirements derivation, flow down and verification events
Model Based Systems Engineering and related software tools
Experience with systems thinking techniques and the ability to apply them to a wide range of sophisticated problems and train others in their application
Knowledge of program management, finance, contracts, Earned Value Management (EVM) and demonstrated business insight

Responsibilities

Technical engagements and presentations with internal leadership and external customers
Technical leadership and coordination across all aspects of the SQQ89 program portfolio
Proactively tear down any technical barriers, real or perceived
Communication of technical information at all technical/non-technical levels (entry level to directors/VPs/Customers)
Prior team leadership and/or management experience
Demonstrated ability to motivate, energize and guide engineering teams
Proposal writing and basis-of-estimate experience
Assignment of work tasks, providing performance appraisals, career planning, and training development required for direct reports.
Conduct staffing and work force planning to support current and anticipated projects, including interviewing and hiring personnel as required. Coordinate staffing requirements closely with Chief Engineer’s team.
Define, communicate and coordinate staffing priorities as well as funding requirements with the appropriate project leads.
Act as a stakeholder for programs ensuring domain area is appropriately represented.
Review and approve functional proposal inputs including BOEs and scopes of work.
Own, execute, and status department level initiatives.
Change agent in responsible area with focus on affordability and advancing technical capabilities and innovation.
Develop and support process improvement goals and objectives and opportunity development.