PLSSS Program Chief Engineer

Job Description

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Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Chief Engineer to join the PLSSS program! This program executes under the National Security Space/Space Operations and Analytics Mission Segment. The Payload Launch Sites Support Services (PLSSS) Program provides all launch processing support functions for Office of Space Launch (OSL). The program's two primary operating locations are Vandenberg SFB, CA and Cape Canaveral SFS, FL. Key elements of the PLSSS program scope include satellite launch processing, satellite transport operations, satellite propellant loading operations, and satellite processing facilities O&M. This position ensures the delivery of services that maintain launch integration equipment, processes and systems at multiple launch bases. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of process development and execution as well as acting as the primary technical point of contact with our Government customer. This person will also be capable of defining future systems, integration and service delivery approaches to shape and drive new business growth in our Ground and Launch portfolio. The preferred candidate should possess a breadth of experience across systems engineering, services delivery and operations support.

As this program's Chief Engineer, your roles and responsibilities will include:

Delivering end to end mission services delivery while managing the technical process baseline and serving as chair of internal review boards.
Participation in the program's Risk and Opportunity Management Board (ROMB).
Leads creation of new service approaches based on changing launch requirements and new emerging technology-driven capabilities.
Continuously assess the quality and consistency of the program's service delivery; including root cause analysis when issues arise and executing formal process improvement efforts.
Support execution and new business across the NSS/SOA mission segment through shared collaboration, innovation concepts and support to other programs/efforts as requested
Establishes senior technical program business rhythms (e.g., daily ops status, monthly status brief, quarterly risk review) and ensures engineering best practices and standards are applied
Acts as the primary technical point of contact for reporting technical status of the program to customers and internal to Lockheed Martin Space, including Enhanced Program Reporting System (EPRS) coordination
Identify and implement cost, schedule, and/or quality improvement initiatives especially as they are enabled by new digital capabilities being fielded by the enterprise
The successful candidate must also have ability to organize, motivate and lead groups of engineering personnel, and demonstrate in-depth technical skills.
During program execution, management and timely resolution of the program top technical issues to include assembling the teams, providing technical guidance, engaging the enterprise, and communicating with the customers.
Some travel (~15%) will be expected.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering or other relevant technical discipline
Understanding of mission operational interdependencies in the launch domain (e.g. Space Vehicle processing, launch site infrastructure, interactions between agencies)
Experience in formal process improvement, particularly analyzing systems and workflows
Experience as a technical leader, coordinating across multiple teams
U.S. citizenship with an Active TS security clearance with the ability to be granted an SCI security clearance

Desired skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate successfully across all levels of an organization from entry level to executive Vice Presidents including with Government technical POCs
Broad understanding of the U.S. Government's customer's space systems (satellites and launchers) and support systems.
Demonstrated Experience leading a services delivery oriented program of similar size and scale.
Experience supporting cost estimating; awareness of cost account management principles, techniques, and processes
Experience with targeted technology implementation to improve mission operations
Experience coordinating consistent technical execution of teams operating at multiple locations
Active TS/SCI with Poly

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 $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.

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 $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.