Standard Job Description
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.
The modern missile-threat landscape is characterized by increasing complexity and rapid evolution, making it essential to adopt a multifaceted defense approach.
At Lockheed Martin, we recognize the critical importance of developing and integrating advanced solutions to protect people and nations worldwide.
Detecting an enemy missile launch, identifying its intended target, calculating its precise trajectory, launching an interceptor, and guiding
it to successfully destroy the threat in mid-air is an extraordinarily complex and challenging task. It demands a seamless integration of advanced
technologies, sophisticated systems, and highly skilled personnel.
The Lockheed Martin Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Associate
Manager to be part of the leadership team in developing missile defense technology that could forever change our ability to deter and respond
to adversity.
As the Mission Support Vehicle Systems Engineer Associate Manager you will:
• Lead and provide direction for a team of systems engineers
• Conduct technical planning and effectively communicate interdependencies to formulate integrated plans
• Conduct regularly occurring status meetings and identify solutions to stay on schedule
• Track earned value metrics (EVM) and provide course correction as required
• Provide management of MBSE, requirement derivation, interface definition, and verification planning
• Perform systems/hardware/software integration
• Develop effective presentations that thoughtfully communicate information to the customer at major design reviews and status meetings
• Identify personnel needs, post requisitions, interview, hire, and train
The ideal candidate will have both good interpersonal skills and leadership abilities as well as a solid understanding of requirements development and verification planning.
Basic Qualifications
Knowledge and experience applying Systems Engineering to a development program and one or more of the below listed Systems Integration
functions:
1. Technical leadership experience of a multidisciplinary team
2. Developing an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
3. Developing Concepts of Operation (CONOPs) and/or Cameo Activity Diagrams
4. Conducting requirements derivation and decomposition
5. Conducting requirement verification
6. Managing requirements and verification with DOORS software
7. Experience conducting systems integration activities
8. Defining electrical and mechanical interfaces
9. Test planning and execution with an understanding of all the interdependencies
10. Developing presentations that thoughtfully and effectively communicate information to upper management and the customer
Desired Skills
• Experience ensuring the physical and functional compatibility of hardware/software products throughout the full lifecycle of the program
• Experience conducting mechanical, electrical, and/or logical compatibility analyses
• Experience interacting with hardware and software developers to ensure mission requirements are understood and satisfied
• Experience leading teams/projects with proven results
• Experience working with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Customer
• Experience negotiating plans with external dependencies
• Experience executing on a challenging schedule
• Understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering practices and tools
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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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.