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Job Title:  Systems Engineering Mgr - L5
Posting Start Date:  8/24/26
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Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. 

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.

We are at the forefront of hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of this exciting journey. Our Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program is creating the first hypersonic system for the U.S. Navy, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you share our passion for innovation and our commitment to making a difference in the world, we welcome you to join us.

 

As a Flight Test Execution Manager, you will:

  • Lead the program’s system integration and flight test efforts to include technical direction, planning, staffing, and execution of a weapon system-level integration and test team, ensuring the weapon system will meet its performance, safety, and functional objectives.
  • Manage systems and project engineering resources for the program and provide programmatic and proposal support
  • Coordinate test lab activities for Navy/Army efforts to drive execution.
  • Offer guidance to a Systems Engineering team, covering the entire Systems Engineering lifecycle processes, from architecture and requirements development to weapons system operations and integration.
  • Develop strong working relationships with the larger systems team, national team members, and customers to ensure successful product delivery
  • Utilize your excellent interpersonal skills to assist with the resolution of programmatic and technical issues across the program, identify risks and appropriate mitigation plans
  • Collaborate with government and customer representatives to support critical daily space-based operations and distributed multi-element deliveries and activities.
  • Some travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in an engineering or closely related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience working on complex systems program (missile, spacecraft, etc.)
  • Experience performing in systems engineering functions
  • Experience with the readiness/execution of system level tests
  • Experience integrating or troubleshooting electrical or hardware-software systems
  • Active Secret Clearance.

Desired Skills

  • Experienced as a technical leader, previous L-coded leadership or management experience.
  • Experience interfacing with Range Safety and Customer Counterparts.
  • Experience with Navy or Army customers.
  • Experience working in the development phase of a missile program.
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GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role. 

  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $161300.00 - $299500.00 
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $145100.00 - $269500.00 
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $129000.00 - $239600.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $116100.00 - $215700.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc. 

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.