Job Description

Curious where the nation is going with Overhead Persistent Infrared?

Join Lockheed Martin's team that crafts and builds the current and future generation of space systems that creatively combines satellite technology, sophisticated sensors, and data processing to provide crucial global infrared data 24/7. This mission advises Presidential decisions and defends the US and its allies in a rapidly evolving environment. Help us advance our OPIR designs and deliver survivable satellites with nuclear-hardened electronics, sophisticated communications, resiliency and cyber security.

OPIR is a mission area where you can make big things happen and solve some of the country’s hardest problems. Come join a team that has a vision for the future of space and knows what it takes to get there.

Lockheed Martin is looking for a dedicated Systems Engineering Manager to join the team in Sunnyvale, California.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the Space Vehicle System Engineering (SVSE) Requirements and Verification (R&V) activities, Vehicle CONOPS, Anomaly Detection and Resolution (ADR), and Mission Payload Interfaces. This opportunity will provide you with a chance to challenge the status quo and experiment with new digital tools and emerging technologies that transform our mission.

In this role, you will manage:
• Requirements and Verification
• Ownership of Specifications (Spacecraft Bus Spec, Environmental Spec, etc.)
• Ownership of Technical Approval Board Process (Engineering Review Board, Architecture Board, etc.)
• Major program reviews including, but not limited to Ship Readiness Review (SRR), Mission Success Consent to Ship Review (MSCSR), and Pre-Ship Review (PSR)
• Space Vehicle Concept Of Operations (CONOPS)
• Telemetry Event Macro Activation (TEMA/MACROs)
• Mission Payload Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Coordination of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) interfaces with other functional organizations
• DOORS
• Travel occasionally as needed to achieve program goals

To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin cultivates an inclusive work environment that inspires differences and big-picture thinking.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in an Engineering or closely related field
• Systems Engineering process experience across the complete program lifecycle
• Proven application of systems engineering functions including the following:
a) System trade studies and/or System modeling
b) Requirements and Verification
c) Major program reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, CIR, TRR, MSCSR, and PSR
• System design and test experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering (e.g., GN&C, Payloads, Propulsion, Software, Mechanical, etc.)
• Active DoD Secret clearance

Desired skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers
• Ability to brief audiences (large and small) of varying technical knowledge and demonstrated experience leading a team and/or coordinating complex activities
• Positive attitude, accountable, and responsible with ability to work in a team-focused, dynamic environment
• Space/satellite program systems engineering and integration experience (minimum 5 years)
• Space or missile design and test experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering
• 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
• Masters Degree in an engineering related field
• Design Integration experience with the LM 2100 platform
• Working knowledge of DOORS
• Experience managing requirements and verification for large complex systems
• Cost Account Management and/or Earned Value Management experience
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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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.

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.

Security Clearance Information

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

Colorado Pay Statement

Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in Colorado or Washington is $118,100 - $226,400. 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 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO); receive 40 hours of Granted PTO annually for incidental absences; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of PTO per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO is prorated based on hours worked and 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 California or New York City is $135,800 - $256,000. 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.