Systems Engineering Manager

Systems Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

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. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

The work: Lockheed Martins Fight Operations Support (FOS) mission operation's team is seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineering Manager with an active Secret clearance to work as FOS Factory Manager from our Sunnyvale, CA location. The Next Generation GEO (NGG) program modernizes the United States' geostationary defense satellite constellation, replacing legacy SBIRS assets with advanced infrared sensors, resilient communications, and autonomous on-orbit servicing. NGG delivers enhanced missile warning, missile defense, and space situational awareness capabilities while improving survivability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness across a 15-year lifecycle. In this role you will manage factory operations (Launch & Sustainment) on a first of kind bus/payload and ground system ensuring successful execution on a Class-A program providing management oversight and leadership for technical planning and integration of Factory operations, including: vehicle and payload SOH trending and management, system change activity, anomaly response and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include:

• Employee management and planning: employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
• Ensuring successful FOS operations by providing oversight for Factory and integration with external FOS teams.
• Acting FOS Approval Board Co-Chair responsible for review and release of command product updates and on-orbit command activities
• Rotating On-call support as Factory Manager Representative at Anomaly management meetings
• Shift work as needed during launch rehearsals and Launch and Early Orbit execution
• Provide program status reporting as requested
• Provide active interface to OPS and Development customers
• Provide Control Account Manager inputs and manage VEMO

Why join us: Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization. Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world-class training and development programs. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success. Competitive Benefits: LM employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package : 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.

Desired skills:

• Systems Engineering/Mission Operation knowledge and experience inclusive of complete Space Vehicle lifecycle, as well as engineering processes and review knowledge
• Familiarity with DoD program support
• Demonstrated Program/Project Management and team leadership skills
• Customer interface experience
• Experience with Satellite Launch and Early Orbit Test activities
• Familiarity with the A2100 Tech Refresh Satellite BUS
• Experience in major acquisition programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Broad experience of Systems Engineering/Integration life cycle process and tools
• Proposal preparation
• Knowledge of program management, finance, contracts, Earned Value Management (EVM) and demonstrated business insight
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members, customers, and leadership
• Ability to lead multi-functional teams and lead multiple teams to communicate and coordinate work as one team with common goals
• Recognized as an authority in systems thinking techniques with the demonstrated ability to apply them to a wide range of complex problems and train others in their application

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.

Ability to telecommute:

No telecommuting

Shift:

First

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

Program:

Next Generation GEO

Department:

72A3A00:DOD Satellite Ops/Engr

Job Class:

Systems Engineering: Other

Job Category:

Experienced Professional

City, State:

Sunnyvale-CA

City:

Sunnyvale

Zip:

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 $128,400 - $226,435. 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