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Defending against modern day missile threats is a complex and ever-evolving challenge that requires a collaborative and innovative approach. By working together and leveraging cutting-edge technology, you can develop effective solutions to detect, control, and engage the full spectrum of missile threats across every domain.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision.

We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer Associate Manager for Configuration Management.

In this role you will:

• Lead various Program C&DM efforts to include technical direction, planning, and staffing
• Manage C&DM resources for the programs, and provide programmatic and proposal support
• Provide guidance to a C&DM team to include full Engineering lifecycle processes, from architecture and requirements development through system operations and integration
• Provide oversight and support to critical program area C&DM skill development
• Perform staffing and performance responsibilities, in coordination with HR and established processes
• Utilize your background and functional leadership experience to help deliver on various programs
• Execute Configuration and Data Management tasking including but not limited to CDRL deliveries, engineering review/audit/release, leading change management activities, and configuration audit and acceptance efforts.

The information below includes the standard job description for this position

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.

Basic Qualifications

• Technical, engineering, business or related bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of hands‑on experience with configuration management or data-management activities in an engineering environment
• Direct experience with at least two of the following CM disciplines:   ‑ Engineering Release  ‑ Product Identification  ‑ Change Control  ‑ Status Accounting  ‑ As‑Designed/As‑Built tracking  ‑ Verification / Audit
• Proven use of PTC Windchill or another enterprise Product Data Management (PDM) system (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter).
• Demonstrated ability to create, maintain, and control a technical baseline in a PDM tool.
• Experience leading or supervising a small team (2‑6 members) or acting as functional lead on CM activities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Thus U.S. citizenship required

Desired Skills

• Active Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Analytical skills to follow and understand relationships of hardware and software
• Experience in requirements management tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler and DOORS™
• Experience supporting multiple programs/projects simultaneously.
• Experience tracking, status‑updating, and submitting Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
• Drafting and/or CAD exposure and/or training to facilitate drawing and model review
• Familiarity with DoD and/or NASA program support
• Contract and/or subcontract management experience
• Broad experience of  Engineering life cycle process and tools
• Proposal preparation experience
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice​

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