Systems Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact. What does this role look like? For over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense! We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth, and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence. As a part of the FBM team, we can build, replenish, & modernize this crucial national asset with today’s tools & technology to benefit the world, the nation, our states, and our communities! Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile. As the FBM Reentry Systems Engineering Manager , you will:

Requirements

Working knowledge of Systems Engineering methods and processes
General Technical or Functional Leadership
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following Systems Engineering sub-disciplines:
- Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Requirements development
- Verification processes
- Interface management
- Risk and opportunity management
- Critical skills assessment
- Engineering metrics
Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated interpersonal skills to promote teamwork with internal customers
Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment
Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills
Proficiency with standard documentation and presentation tools (MS Office tools)
Bachelors or higher degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education with commensurate years of professional experience.
Prior experience in missile or reentry systems sustainment or development programs
Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering sub-disciplines to include Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements development, verification processes, interface management, risk and opportunity management, critical skills assessment, engineering metrics
Experience working autonomously and efficiently across organizational and product interfaces in a collaborative, multi-task environment
Systems engineering knowledge, with experience support development programs
Strong interpersonal skills and successful in working in a team environment
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with component, subsystem, and system levels
Familiarity with the Navy SSP customer
Knowledge of the FBM program and processes
Experience interfacing and working collaboratively with the Department of Energy (DOE)
Experience in creating and delivering compelling presentations, and communicating to both direct functional and program leadership in addition direct reports
Demonstrated ability to establish close working relationships with key senior leaders and customer executives
Ability to work to build consensus among peers and effective relationships with team members
Experience with cost estimating to support proposal basis of estimates

Responsibilities

Serve as the Functional Leader for a diverse team of systems engineering supporting the Mk4B program, FBM Reentry Interfaces, the D5LE2 program, and related Advanced Programs
Operate as leader of leaders, supporting the growth and development of sub-tier leaders to ensure all functional and personal responsibilities are met, in support of successfully execution of the Reentry directorate.
Be responsible for staff planning and tracking activities, to include program need assessment, hiring, and onboarding activities.
Collaborate with the Systems Engineering functional leadership within the Reentry directorate, to identify and resolve personnel and technical issues, and execute functional and programmatic initiatives.
Provide technical, functional, and programmatic support directly to the FBM Reentry Chief Systems Engineer.
Partner with teams across LM and externally (DOE, Navy SSP/SPF) to enable successfully systems engineering support across associated programs.