TacIRST Development Chief Engineer

Job Description

The Advanced Threat Warning Systems (ATWS) Tactical InfraRed Search and Track (TacIRST) Development Chief Engineer provides technical leadership for emerging infrared threat warning technologies across a portfolio of customers, use cases, and operational domains. Reporting to the ATWS program area Chief Engineer, you will partner with program the USG customer base. You will work with the Advanced Programs Special Programs (AP/SP) organization to keep product development pipelines running smoothly. In addition, you will coordinate the AP/SP threat warning technology roadmap, oversee vehicle base kit integrations, and drive international threat warning pursuits.
What You Will Be Doing
Providing technical leadership for the ATWS development portfolio.
Coordinating cross discipline IPTs to align schedules, interfaces, and milestones.
Driving technical risk management, trade off, and affordability decisions.
Partnering with USG customer and internal stakeholders to communicate requirements, risks, and trade offs, acting as the primary LM point of contact for emerging threat warning systems.
Mentor others and champion a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and Full Spectrum Leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Define system architecture and lead the end to end integration of hardware, electronics, and signal processing algorithms.
Coordinate the AP/SP threat warning technology roadmap, aligning long term development plans with customer requirements, ATWS strategy, and emerging threat environments.
Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with requirements.
Drive trade study analyses and design to cost decisions across all platform variants.
Oversee integration of threat warning systems onto diverse platforms (fighters, UAS, rotary wing, ground vehicles).
Provide vehicle base kit technical oversight.
Lead international threat warning pursuits, working with ITAR/EAR teams to expand ATWS capabilities worldwide.
Lead briefings, status updates, technical interchange meetings, and readiness reviews.
Identify, track, and mitigate technical risks; participate in Failure Review Boards, Risk Management Reviews, and Mission Success Reviews.
Capture lessons learned and share best practices across the ATWS Chief Engineer staff.
Provide technical oversight to key suppliers; verify compliance with technical specifications and execute technical reviews as required.
Requirements:
Deliver integrated hardware, algorithm, and software solutions on time and within budget with clear communication with customers and senior leadership.
Demonstrate strong influence and communication across capture, program management, and technical stakeholders, driving execution while balancing competing priorities.
Infrared sensor/optics design, signal processing, and threat warning system experience; proven track record taking technology from concept to production.
Plan and lead technical solutions from proposal through all development phases and transition to production.
Why Join Us:
We are looking for a collaborative and experienced leader to join our team. As the ATWS TacIRST Development 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.
Why Join Us
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.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
Will require occasional domestic travel. The position will require on-site work with the ability to flex working hours.

Basic Qualifications

Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, and relevant professional experience.
Proven technical management of large cross functional engineering teams in infrared sensor/optics systems and related platform families.
Hands-on experience with IR sensor integration, thermal management, and calibration/validation, and with transitioning emerging technologies into mature, fielded systems.
Working knowledge of subcontractor technical management (e.g., contract oversight and performance monitoring).
Ability to travel domestically for customer visits, supplier audits, and test range activities.
Active Secret clearance.

Desired skills

An advanced degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Prior experience at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is preferred.
Familiarity with export controlled (ITAR/EAR) hardware development and CUI handling.
Experience managing subcontractor technical performance and integrating external hardware into system architecture.
Knowledge of Full Spectrum Leadership (FSL) principles and a proven track record applying them in a defense technology or aerospace program.
Experience in leading Failure Analysis, Failure Review Boards and root cause investigations.
Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance preferred.

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, Massachusetts, 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, Massachusetts, 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.