Principle Chief Engineer

Principle Chief Engineer | Lockheed Martin

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. 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. Lockheed Martin is looking for a dynamic Chief Engineer to lead cutting edge space-based development programs. Your role at LM Space is critical for the successful development of the most advanced technology and complex systems in the world. You will be the chief technical authority for a team that works closely with supplier and LM executive leadership to develop technical solutions, drive affordability, and lead development on this critical program. As the SmallSat Bus Product Chief Engineer, you will be accountable for:

• Serve as dedicated POC across LM Space to represent the Office of Chief Engineer technical excellence expectations with supplier, in conjunction with Program Technical POCs • Provide first hand presence to support and oversee supplier execution for critical LM programs o Provide direct supplier engagement to understand practices and ensure sufficient technical rigor o Provide recommendations on troubleshooting, root cause, corrective actions, and reach across assessments, impacts, and mitigations • Coordinate across programs and LOBs, program CEs and technical POCs, as well as key subcontract personnel to understand program priorities, status, constraints, and focus areas • Identify opportunities for efficiencies and common approach across supplier plans and programs • Identify challenges and roadblocks; work with all parties within LM and supplier to navigate technical challenges and adjudicate priorities • Travel frequently between domestic subcontractor facilities and key LM program locations (currently Denver and Sunnyvale) • Engage to directly support supplier supported LM programs as required • Support the Chief Engineer organization's strategic imperatives and initiatives

You can learn more about Sunnyvale, CA by visiting this link. You can learn more Colorado locations by visiting this link. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package.

Desired skills:

• Prior experience as an LM Space Chief Engineer • Experience working as an Electrical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Spacecraft Systems Engineer, or experience defining and/or testing HW and HW/SW interfaces • Experience interfacing and partnering with supplier and LM executive leadership • Experience across multiple life cycle phases including development and into production, test and operations • 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 suppliers • Active TS/SCI clearance

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.

Ability to work remotely:

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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.

Work Schedule:

9x80 every other Friday off

Security Clearance Information:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI

LMCareers Business Unit:

SPACE

Department:

74P0A00:PC CE Staff

Job Class:

Systems Engineering: Other

Job Category:

Experienced Professional

City, State:

Highlands Ranch-CO, Littleton-CO, Sunnyvale-CA

City:

Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Sunnyvale

Zip:

80125, 80129, 94089

Virtual:

no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available:

Possible

Req Type:

Full-Time

Direct/Indirect:

Direct

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.

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.

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.

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.