Systems Engineering Principal - Level 6

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Systems Engineering Principal for the Airworthiness Engineering Team which is responsible for advancing aeronautics airworthiness solutions. As the Systems Engineering Principal you will be responsible for leading the business area through the 1LMX initiative and shaping the design and operational airworthiness certification for the U.S. and allied militaries.

Requirements

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
Experience leading a team of Airworthiness practitioners to develop and execute program-level Airworthiness 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 Airworthiness 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 Airworthiness internally and externally.
Technical depth to provide subject matter expertise to support Line of Business (LoB) strategy development and program offices.
Airworthiness expertise to include extensive experience in associated standards to include United States and Allies Military Processes (i.e. USAF (MIL-HDBK-516), USN Engineering Data Requirements Agreement Plan (EDRAP)), FAA Airworthiness regulations, and International European Military Airworthiness Requirements (EMAR), and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Responsibilities

Drive the 1LMX initiative, ensuring alignment with program objectives and timelines.
Lead technical efforts to develop and certify airworthiness solutions for current and future platforms.
Coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders to integrate certification requirements early in the design process.
Provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance for U.S. and allied defense customers.
Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.