M - code Guidance Set (MGS) Chief Engineer - Remote Eligible

M-Code Guidance Set (MGS) Chief Engineer

This position is for the M-Code Guidance Set (MGS) Chief Engineer role in the Precision Fires Rockets (PFR) Development program area. This role reports to the Precision Fires Rockets Development Chief Engineer programmatically and will be expected to work closely with the other members of the Precision Fires Chief Engineer as well as the PFR program and customer community.

What You Will Be Doing: As the MGS Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Providing technical leadership that enables the team to meet and demonstrate all MGS development and production milestones on schedule
• Providing technical support and working with the U.S. Government (USG) customer and subsystem suppliers to architect rocket systems to meet the warfighter's needs
• Developing and nurturing a productive partnership with the USG customer
• Guiding IPT leads and cross-functional teams in program planning, scheduling, trade studies, design concepts, verification, and critical life cycle reviews
• Ensuring program staffing is appropriate from an E&T perspective
• Collaborating with Engineering Excellence management to ensure program milestones are successfully completed
• Supporting and leading program technical reviews and participating in monthly E&T meetings, staff meetings, and other critical program activities
• Communicating lessons learned and ensuring synergy across tasks with the entire Chief Engineer staff

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide end to end technical leadership for the product development process
• Provide technical expertise and be the main Lockheed Martin point of contact with the USG customer Chief Engineer(s)
• Provide technical leadership for design and development efforts, from system architecture through design and qualification
• Develop and execute detailed program plans, schedules, and trade study analyses
• Lead or support customer briefings, weekly IPT status updates, Technical Interchange Meetings, Technical Readiness Reviews, and other critical program reviews
• Participate in Failure Review Boards, Risk Management, and Mission Success Reviews
• Support technical reviews internally, with the customer, and external stakeholders, and at supplier locations

Requirements: To be successful in this role, you must:

• Have demonstrated extensive rocket system design experience and an in-depth understanding of rocket hardware and software/firmware, including rocket sensors, guidance systems, fuze systems, warheads, and propulsion systems
• Have demonstrated experience in planning and leading technical solutions from proposal through all aspects of development including SRR, PDR, CDR, Qualification, System Verification & Test, FCA and transition to production
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills and a proven ability to lead technical efforts with cross-functional teams
• Possess experience and initiative to ensure technical leadership and support for the development process
• Show a strong understanding of Full Spectrum Leadership principles (technical, people, business, strategic)
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills

Why Join Us: We are looking for a collaborative and experienced leader to join our team. As the MGS Chief Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your skills, and contribute to the success of our team. If you are a motivated and dedicated professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer: We are committed to supporting your growth and development, with mandatory training for growth into the Chief Engineer organization. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package and a dynamic work environment.

Location: This position is located in Dallas, TX and will require occasional domestic travel. The position will require on-site work with the ability to flex working hours.