Standard Job Description

What We’re Doing
Our team, the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) team at Lockheed Martin, is dedicated to engineering, developing, and integrating new capabilities for the Missile Defense System that protects the United States and its allies. While we are part of a large organization, we operate within smaller, agile teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Our responsibilities include Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, Automated Testing, Cyber Security, and enhancing critical missile defense technologies.

The Work

The Team Lead serves as the primary line of leadership for all Core SE team members and reports directly to the Regional SE Engineering Manager. This position combines people management responsibilities with deep technical expertise to drive team performance and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Reporting - Acts as the first point of leadership for the Core SE team.
2. Provides regular status updates and metrics to the Regional SE Engineering Manager.
3. Maintains accurate, up to date metrics that reflect team progress, productivity, and quality targets.
4. Analyzes data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
5. Oversees the full staffing lifecycle: talent acquisition, candidate interviews, and onboarding.
6. Addresses performance issues promptly and constructively.
7. Mentors team members, supporting their professional growth and career development.
8. Demonstrates strong competency in all technical work performed by the team.
9. Reviews and validates product deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and design specifications.
10. Defines, documents, and enforces Core SE team processes.
11. Ensures compliance with established procedures and promotes best practices across the team.

Please Note:
-This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
-The role may involve approximately 10% travel to customer sites throughout the U.S.

Who We Are
As leaders of the C2BMC team, Lockheed Martin partners with industry leaders to develop and field the backbone of America’s missile defense. Our national team supports the design, development, testing, integration, and fielding of hardware and software elements essential for the effective operation of the Missile Defense System (MDS). You will have opportunities to interface directly with key customers, including the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Who You Are
You are a dedicated professional with a strong background in system engineering and a passion for missile defense technologies. You thrive in collaborative environments and are adept at working under technical direction to implement innovative solutions.

Why Join Us
-Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
-At Lockheed Martin, we prioritize the well-being of our employees. We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package to support your healthy, fulfilling life both at and outside of work.

Basic Qualifications

- A final secret clearance is required for consideration
- Working knowledge on a program dealing with customer deliverables 
- Formal or informal team leadership experience including coaching and giving performance feedback.
- Proven ability to develop proposals, build high performing teams, establish and maintain quantitative metrics, deliver effective training, and shape a strong, collaborative culture.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring and managing System Engineers, providing technical guidance and career development within the discipline.
- Solid understanding of Agile principles and a track record of collaborating with functional teams throughout an organization.

Desired Skills

-Hands on experience designing and building prototypes, as well as planning and executing experimental investigations.
-Proficiency with modeling and simulation tools to predict system behavior and support design decisions.
-Background working with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or within Command and Control (C2) environments.
-Strong system engineering foundation complemented by proven leadership capabilities.
-Root cause analysis and corrective action planning experience
-Application architecture, integration, and verification testing experience
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly to both technical and non technical audiences.