Systems Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

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The Lockheed Martin Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program seeks a candidate with a strong background in systems engineering to join the D5LE2 program as the System Capability Integration Associate Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for delivery of artifacts related to system, subsystem, and unit level external interfaces across 5+ contractors and multiple customer branches. The successful candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering principles and an eagerness to apply these principles in a Model-Based Systems Engineering development environment on a defense program. There will be a focus on co-contractor dependencies and maturing the system functions to ensure we have a fully integrated flight system. This role will provide technical leadership to a team of systems engineers and will be responsible for ensuring that external integration activities are planned and executed effectively.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Provide technical oversight to a team of systems engineers, including mentoring and coaching to help them develop their skills and expertise.
• Collaborate with leadership and provide inputs to program schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Drive closure and definition of external interfaces at the system, subsystem, and unit level across an integrated end-to-end flight system.
• Partner with multi-disciplinary teams (internal and/or external to Lockheed Martin) to deliver an integrated end-to-end flight system.
• Communicate system, subsystem, and unit level external interface definitions across an integrated end-to-end flight system.
• Identify and correct external interface gaps amongst discrepant unit level design artifacts.
• Support systems integration activities across the program lifecycle.
• Contribute and present at technical reviews, readiness assessments, and other system related events.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred). 
• Strong background in systems engineering principles, including functional analysis and/or system design.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplined technical teams.
• Experience in developing interface maturity plans for hardware, software, and/or electrical subsystems. 
• Experience with Model-Based Engineering (MBE) design tools  (e.g., Zuken, Creo, Cameo, PSpice, MATLAB, etc.).
• Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Cameo, INCOSE) within a defense program environment.
• Understanding of Systems Integration and Engineering Processes.
• Active SECRET clearance and ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance; U.S. citizenship required and must be maintainable. 

• Strong leadership and technical skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team of systems engineers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• 5+ years of direct engineering experience with a Master’s degree, with proven ability to lead technical projects in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate technical risks associated systems integration tasks and activities.
• Experience performing integration activities across 3 or more contractor systems on a defense program.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional integration efforts on aerospace/defense programs with strict clearance and documentation requirements.
• Strong knowledge of program management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Experience in developing interface maturity plans for hardware, software, and/or electrical subsystems on Space Vehicle or Missile Defense systems.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
• Active TOP SECRET clearance.