Long Description
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the A/MH-6 and MV-75 platforms under the SOF GLSS (Global Logistic Support Service) contract based in Lexington, KY. This program, critical to the success of US service men and women deployed throughout the world has a Mission to rapidly and properly equip the SOF community and its war fighters with the best possible mission systems and equipment.
The role will lead a multi-disciplined team with the technical execution on A/MH-6, MV-75, and additional sustainment task orders modifying existing aircraft/equipment and integrating modified components based on customer specifications.
The position will require a highly motivated individual with demonstrated exemplary communication and technical skills to lead a diverse team of engineers. The candidate should possess extensive knowledge of systems engineering principles/processes/lifecycle and the ability to adapt the same rigor for rapid development of design required by SOF GLSS.
The chosen candidate is expected to perform the following duties for the SOF GLSS contract:
- Analyze customer requirements to determine total scope, basis of estimate, an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), resource requirements, and formulate the overall engineering solution.
- Manage and ensure tasks are prioritized and on schedule
- Work with Functional Managers to address all staffing needs (direct and contractor) associated with technical execution
- Coordinate engineering proposal development including Basis of Estimate (BOE) and Schedule
- Cost Account Manager (CAM) supplying monthly team inputs in support of project cost and schedule performance.
- Provide oversight of the team and subcontractors to ensure technical review completion/closeout actions and on-time work product deliveries.
- Evaluate and approve engineering releases and changes.
- Oversee development of design reports and reviews and lead the team during design review briefs.
- Daily internal and external customer communication.
Standard Job Description
Basic Qualifications
The candidate must have previous experience with integration on rotary wing aircraft. Experience with Earned Value Management, staffing planning, and overall budget management is required. A strong technical background is essential, with familiarity of both mechanical and electrical integration methods. The candidate must be an excellent written and verbal communicator.
Desired Skills
• Experience working in a DoD design environment with exposure to DoD customers
• Experience with 3D parametric modeling and drafting in CAD (CATIA , SolidWorks, CREO, or similar software).
• Experience with an engineering change process and/or configuration control process
• Experience with production, manufacturing, and installation support
• Familiarity with design of military aircraft similar to A/MH-6, MH-60, and MH-47
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $116100.00 - $215700.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.