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Job Description
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.
Come join Lockheed Martin's Global Situational Awareness (GSA) & Global Command, Control & Comms (GC3) team. This group of diverse Engineers design, develop, and field the systems architecture and supporting hardware and software components and systems in support of the next generation of GC3 systems.
As part of the GC3 portfolio in the Strategic Missiles and Defense (SMD) Line of Business, Lockheed Martin is looking for a dynamic, dedicated Chief Engineer to support our Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Engineering team.
The selected candidate will join a high performing team as the NC3 Chief Engineer, which is the Technical Authority providing engineering direction and oversight to the design and development of key NC3 systems and components. The Chief Engineer will cultivate strong relationships with internal and external customer technical staff as well as leading trade studies in support of emerging technical Requests for Information and pursuits. This position requires extensive experience in development of hardware and hardware/software integration of systems for Dept of War and/or commercial customers from inception to qualification and delivery/fielding.
In addition to a high level of technical acumen, the candidate will also possess proven communication skills, extensive collaborative capabilities regarding planning and execution of the work, rapid resolution of issues, and focus on building confidence/cohesion in the supporting team.
The individual will be the Chief Engineer who will lead the LM technical team and work with a diverse internal and external customer base to develop, plan, and execute technical work in the following areas:
Developing customer and potential customer challenges into solutions with derived technical requirements and system architectures
Defining and managing the technical baseline (CE is chair or co-chair for review boards and a signatory for design artifacts/products with the ability to delegate)
Hardware development including Hardware/Software integration and test, RF testing, system calibration, System on a Chip (SoC) technologies
Troubleshooting and failure analysis (ex. Lead Failure Review Boards)
Evolution and maturation of analytical simulation capabilities
Specialty engineering concerns, including EMI, parts and materials selections, etc.
Coordination with other LM Lines of Business and programs to include lessons learned, best practices, and sharing of engineering personnel
The position is located in Waterton, CO plant. Occasional travel (up to 25%) will be required.
The individual will attend and participate in TIMs, test reviews, and other meetings with customer stakeholders and support personnel to provide their expertise in support of customer goals.
The individual will direct the technical activities of the NC3 team, to include development of specific tasking in the aforementioned areas, leading execution of the efforts, and reviewing final work products prior to delivery. The individual will also be responsible for mentoring and developing technical talent in key technical and engineering leadership capacities.
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin cultivates an inclusive work environment that inspires differences and big-picture thinking.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combine education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment
Significant technical experience with demonstrated expertise in hardware development, hardware/software integration, systems integration, engineering, and/or test of complex systems
12 Years of related experience with a minimum of 5 years of proven team leadership experience in systems design and development, including responsibility for missile(s), space, command and control, and/or other similar applications.
Experience leading a team, coordinating across programs, and interfacing with government Defense customers
Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and decision-making skills
Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI. U.S. Citizenship required.
Desired Skills
Experience with Electronically Steerable Arrays (ESA) technology, design, analysis, and test
Experience with multi-network architecture
Experience with System level Cyber security compliance
Ability to evaluate and incorporate novel solutions and/or digital engineering approaches that align with the goals and objectives of a program or project
EEO
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.
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.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $164,300 - $289,800. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: 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. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $189,000 - $327,635. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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.
Come join Lockheed Martin's Global Situational Awareness (GSA) & Global Command, Control & Comms (GC3) team. This group of diverse Engineers design, develop, and field the systems architecture and supporting hardware and software components and systems in support of the next generation of GC3 systems.
As part of the GC3 portfolio in the Strategic Missiles and Defense (SMD) Line of Business, Lockheed Martin is looking for a dynamic, dedicated Chief Engineer to support our Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Engineering team.
The selected candidate will join a high performing team as the NC3 Chief Engineer, which is the Technical Authority providing engineering direction and oversight to the design and development of key NC3 systems and components. The Chief Engineer will cultivate strong relationships with internal and external customer technical staff as well as leading trade studies in support of emerging technical Requests for Information and pursuits. This position requires extensive experience in development of hardware and hardware/software integration of systems for Dept of War and/or commercial customers from inception to qualification and delivery/fielding.
In addition to a high level of technical acumen, the candidate will also possess proven communication skills, extensive collaborative capabilities regarding planning and execution of the work, rapid resolution of issues, and focus on building confidence/cohesion in the supporting team.
The individual will be the Chief Engineer who will lead the LM technical team and work with a diverse internal and external customer base to develop, plan, and execute technical work in the following areas:
Developing customer and potential customer challenges into solutions with derived technical requirements and system architectures
Defining and managing the technical baseline (CE is chair or co-chair for review boards and a signatory for design artifacts/products with the ability to delegate)
Hardware development including Hardware/Software integration and test, RF testing, system calibration, System on a Chip (SoC) technologies
Troubleshooting and failure analysis (ex. Lead Failure Review Boards)
Evolution and maturation of analytical simulation capabilities
Specialty engineering concerns, including EMI, parts and materials selections, etc.
Coordination with other LM Lines of Business and programs to include lessons learned, best practices, and sharing of engineering personnel
The position is located in Waterton, CO plant. Occasional travel (up to 25%) will be required.
The individual will attend and participate in TIMs, test reviews, and other meetings with customer stakeholders and support personnel to provide their expertise in support of customer goals.
The individual will direct the technical activities of the NC3 team, to include development of specific tasking in the aforementioned areas, leading execution of the efforts, and reviewing final work products prior to delivery. The individual will also be responsible for mentoring and developing technical talent in key technical and engineering leadership capacities.
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin cultivates an inclusive work environment that inspires differences and big-picture thinking.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science or higher in Engineering from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combine education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment
Significant technical experience with demonstrated expertise in hardware development, hardware/software integration, systems integration, engineering, and/or test of complex systems
12 Years of related experience with a minimum of 5 years of proven team leadership experience in systems design and development, including responsibility for missile(s), space, command and control, and/or other similar applications.
Experience leading a team, coordinating across programs, and interfacing with government Defense customers
Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and decision-making skills
Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI. U.S. Citizenship required.
Desired Skills
Experience with Electronically Steerable Arrays (ESA) technology, design, analysis, and test
Experience with multi-network architecture
Experience with System level Cyber security compliance
Ability to evaluate and incorporate novel solutions and/or digital engineering approaches that align with the goals and objectives of a program or project
EEO
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.
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.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $164,300 - $289,800. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: 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. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $189,000 - $327,635. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Salary : $164,300 - $289,800