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Space System Demo Chief Engineer (CE)

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Louisville, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026
Job Description

The coolest jobs on this planet... or any other... are with Lockheed Martin Space

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Lockheed Martin (LM) Space is seeking a Chief Engineer (CE) to lead a space system demonstration program. It is currently entering the design phase with most work at Louisville. Your CE role at LM Space is crucial for guiding the team through development and production. As a Mission Assurance Class D program, this role requires a high degree of flexibility, agility, and adaptability to navigate the inherent complexities and uncertainties associated with this classification. Reporting to the Ignite Line of Business (LOB) chief engineer, you will be the chief technical authority working closely with the PM, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure the successful completion of design and transition to AI&T activities, shipment, launch, and mission operations, ultimately delivering a integration mission capability that meets program objectives.

What does this role look like?

As the Demo Chief Engineer, you will be accountable for:

Technical integrity of the product(s) to meet the customer's/user's needs within the program's cost and schedule constraints

All technical activities on Demo program, as the senior engineer

Promoting best practices and engineering processes execution and improvement across the program

Leveraging the full capabilities of LM Space and supporting enterprise initiatives

In this capacity you will:

Operate as engineering lead for the Demo. Driving technical engineering decisions and execution across all program areas and throughout the program lifecycle

Be the primary engineering authority on the program, responsible for 100% mission success

Own the technical baseline, technical issue resolution, and chair Failure Review Boards (FRBs), Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and Critical Integration Reviews (CIRs)

Ensure that standard engineering processes are used on the program and are appropriately applied for the specific program needs

Serve as the delegate program Executive Certified Principal Engineer (ECPE) and direct the Certified Principal Engineer (CPE)/Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) hierarchy and product certification for the program

Approve any waivers to engineering processes in coordination with the appropriate functional department

Be the technical conscience of the program

Support Ignite Line of Business (LOB) CE strategic direction

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science field

Experience Integrating Subsystems And Components To Meet Systems Requirements

Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve technical issues/challenges and investigations

Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively to meet program goals and objectives.

Experience with Spacecraft development, test integration planning, execution, and troubleshooting

Experience defining mission/system-level architecture and ConOps

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance

Desired Skills

Prior experience as a CE, Systems Engineering lead or certified RSE, CPE or ECPE

Extensive knowledge and application of engineering processes and Command Media, especially Mission Assurance Class C and D processes

Experience developing or working on optical or laser systems

Demonstrated experience with aerospace software, electrical and mechanical design, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and root cause investigation

Aptitude for writing top-level system requirements with little definition or guidance

Familiarity with STK and/or mission analysis

Experience with hardware design and development

Experience with SV GNC especially pointing and jitter control

Experience with products that include optical integration, alignment, and calibration

Experience leading or interfacing with small to medium subcontracts (i.e. Bus Supplier)

Experience across full program lifecycle, from initial development through post-launch support

Experience in Mission Assurance Class C/D, IRAD, or "go-fast" development environment

Experience with Agile methods

Willingness to mentor junior engineers

Experience with Cameo or MBSE Modeling

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members, leadership, subordinates, and customers

Active TS/SCI clearance

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.



  • At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

    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 $139,600 - $246,100. 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 $160,500 - $278,300. 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 : $139,600 - $246,100

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