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Director of Engineering - Vehicle Systems

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Fort Worth, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2026
Job Description

You will be the Director of Engineering - Vehicle Systems for the Vehicle Systems (VS) technical execution teams which is responsible for delivering integrated, high-performance aerospace solutions.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Director of Engineering - Vehicle Systems you will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary engineering organization that drives product life-cycle excellence across three primary Aero sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Direct the operations of Vehicle Systems technical execution teams (Propulsion, Utility Systems, VS Integration, Electrical Hardware Lab, Weapons Integration, D/PHM, and Specialty Engineering) across three Aero sites.
  • Align personnel and resources with program execution needs to ensure timely delivery.
  • Identify, track, and report quality metrics and VS milestone performance to achieve financial objectives.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize program performance through shared tools, content, and approaches.
  • Manage subcontractors and partner companies to deliver Vehicle Systems products on budget, on schedule, and to program requirements.

What's In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a visionary engineering leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and delivering technically superior solutions. You bring a track record of driving quality, cost, and schedule excellence while championing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Your ability to influence partners, manage complex programs, and inspire individuals makes this role a compelling opportunity to shape the future of aerospace engineering.

Further Information About This Opportunity

The selected candidate must currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 10 years relevant experience

Demonstrated technical and people leadership experience including leading dynamic multi-discipline engineering teams

Demonstrated Vehicle Systems experience

Demonstrated corrective action and problem-solving skills

Desired Skills

Program Management - Broad based experience: managing large performance efforts delivering cost, schedule and financial outcomes.

Experience working with US Services and International Customers

Cultural Catalyst - Demonstrated ability to manage culture of large organizations.

Experience with agile methodology and metrics

Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience engaging and presenting in executive level meetings

Ability to obtain Special Program Access

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.



  • Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

    As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

    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 $180,000 - $287,500. 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 $180,000 - $345,000. 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 : $180,000 - $287,500

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