Job Requirements
Littleton, CO
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$166,900 - $309,900
Job Description
Job Number 14286
Standard Job Description
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.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
In this role you will have the opportunity to direct all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
Basic Qualifications
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in the design, development, and/or integration of complex aerospace or defense systems, including Structural/Mechanism design
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and tools
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with risk management and/or mitigation strategies
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance - must be a U.S. Citizen
Desired Skills
• Active Secret clearance
• Experience operating through the full lifecycle development process with an emphasis on development, production, and sustainment
• Proven ability to effectively manage teams
• Deep technical understanding of missile system disciplines, including but not limited to: Structures and Mechanism design, Propulsion Systems, Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T), and Production and Sustainment.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Interview Questions
Deliver value: Tell me about a time when you worked collaboratively with a customer to build a long term relationship.
Make effective decisions: Not all decisions are well liked. Describe a time when you had to make a decision that you knew would be unpopular.
Lead change with agility: People often feel threatened by change. Tell me about a specific situation, and some actions that you took, to smooth the process of change for others.
Develop enduring relationships: Describe a project you were responsible for that required a lot of interaction with people over a long period of time.
Create an inclusive environment: Tell me about a time you adapted your style in order to work effectively with those whose work styles were different from yours.
Be accountable: Tell me about a time when a decision you made proved to be the wrong one. How did you handle it?
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00
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.
Standard Job Description
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.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
In this role you will have the opportunity to direct all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.
Basic Qualifications
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in the design, development, and/or integration of complex aerospace or defense systems, including Structural/Mechanism design
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and tools
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with risk management and/or mitigation strategies
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance - must be a U.S. Citizen
Desired Skills
• Active Secret clearance
• Experience operating through the full lifecycle development process with an emphasis on development, production, and sustainment
• Proven ability to effectively manage teams
• Deep technical understanding of missile system disciplines, including but not limited to: Structures and Mechanism design, Propulsion Systems, Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T), and Production and Sustainment.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Interview Questions
Deliver value: Tell me about a time when you worked collaboratively with a customer to build a long term relationship.
Make effective decisions: Not all decisions are well liked. Describe a time when you had to make a decision that you knew would be unpopular.
Lead change with agility: People often feel threatened by change. Tell me about a specific situation, and some actions that you took, to smooth the process of change for others.
Develop enduring relationships: Describe a project you were responsible for that required a lot of interaction with people over a long period of time.
Create an inclusive environment: Tell me about a time you adapted your style in order to work effectively with those whose work styles were different from yours.
Be accountable: Tell me about a time when a decision you made proved to be the wrong one. How did you handle it?
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00
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.
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