Mission Demo 4 (MD4) Chief Engineer

Job Description

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Lockheed Martin (LM) Space is seeking a Chief Engineer (CE) to lead the Mission Demo 4 (MD4) program, which is an on-orbit demo program with a focus on multi-use RF comms. It is currently entering the detail design phase with most work at Lucent. 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 AI&T activities, shipment, launch, and mission operations, ultimately delivering a satellite that meets program objectives.

What does this role look like?

As the Mission Demo 4 (MD4) 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 MD4 program, as the senior technical professional
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 technical lead for the Mission Demo 4. Driving technical decisions and execution across all program areas and throughout the program lifecycle
Be the primary technical 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

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

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

Willingness to mentor junior engineers

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 RF Comms 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

Experience defining system-level architecture and ConOps

Familiarity with STK and/or mission analysis

Experience with hardware design and development

Experience with SV electrical test integration planning, execution, and troubleshooting

Experience with Agile methods

Experience with Cameo or MBSE Modeling

Experience with products that include Software and Circuitware Development and Integration

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

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

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

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.

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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 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 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.