Systems Engineering Principal - Level 6

Job Description

You will be the Systems Engineering Principal for the Aeronautics Business Area which is responsible for advancing cutting-edge aircraft technology.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Systems Engineering Principal you will be responsible for driving system safety excellence across complex aeronautics programs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead system safety analyses for advanced aeronautics programs.
• Develop and assess safety requirements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and champion best practices in safety engineering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate safety considerations early in design.
• Conduct risk assessments and present findings to senior leadership.

What's In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a seasoned system safety expert with a proven track record in aeronautics. You thrive in collaborative environments, bring strategic insight to complex problems, and are passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers. Your experience enables you to influence decisions that shape safe, reliable flight systems.

Further Information About This Opportunity

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications

Experience leading a team of system safety practitioners to develop and execute program-level system safety efforts.

Business Acumen to coordinate with program management to support program captures, execution, and/or customer engagements.

Technical depth to provide subject matter expertise to support Line of Business (LoB) strategy development, training, and long-range objectives.

Ability to develop executive communications and briefings to highlight the mission value proposition to internal and external stakeholders.

Program management skills to coordinate with management on System Safety budget, schedule, and/or staffing.

Desired skills

Technical expertise to lead a diverse team of system safety practitioners to develop and execute cutting-edge tools and analysis techniques for evaluating both manned and unmanned aircraft.

Executive presence to coordinate with the Director of Aviation Safety and Airworthiness to establish processes and techniques for system safety internally and externally.

Technical depth to provide subject matter expertise to support Line of Business (LoB) strategy development and program offices.

System Safety and Software Safety expertise to include extensive experience in associated standards to include MIL-STD-882E. SAE ARP-4754, SAE ARP-4761, DO-178C, DO-254.

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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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.

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 $151,200 - $266,570. 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 $173,900 - $301,415. 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.