Systems Engineering Principal - Level 6

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Systems Engineering Principal for the Aeronautics Business Area which is responsible for advancing cutting‑edge aircraft technology. As the Systems Engineering Principal you will be responsible for driving system safety excellence across complex aeronautics programs. You are a seasoned system safety expert with a proven track record in aeronautics. You thrive in collaborative environments, bring strategic insight to complex problems, and are passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers. Your experience enables you to influence decisions that shape safe, reliable flight systems. Lockheed Martin is committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. The company empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality, providing resources and flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. Lockheed Martin uses its passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges, fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

Requirements

Experience leading a team of system safety practitioners to develop and execute program-level system safety efforts.
Business Acumen to coordinate with program management to support program captures, execution, and/or customer engagements.
Technical depth to provide subject matter expertise to support Line of Business (LoB) strategy development, training, and long-range objectives.
Ability to develop executive communications and briefings to highlight the mission value proposition to internal and external stakeholders.
Program management skills to coordinate with management on System Safety budget, schedule, and/or staffing.

Nice To Haves

Technical expertise to lead a diverse team of system safety practitioners to develop and execute cutting-edge tools and analysis techniques for evaluating both manned and unmanned aircraft.
Executive presence to coordinate with the Director of Aviation Safety and Airworthiness to establish processes and techniques for system safety internally and externally.
Technical depth to provide subject matter expertise to support Line of Business (LoB) strategy development and program offices.
System Safety and Software Safety expertise to include extensive experience in associated standards to include MIL-STD-882E. SAE ARP-4754, SAE ARP-4761, DO-178C, DO-254.

Responsibilities

Lead system safety analyses for advanced aeronautics programs.
Develop and assess safety requirements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Mentor junior engineers and champion best practices in safety engineering.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate safety considerations early in design.
Conduct risk assessments and present findings to senior leadership.

Benefits

flexible scheduling options
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
accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons
receive at least 90 hours for holidays
accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month
accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually
receive at least 96 hours for holidays
incentive plan eligible