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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.\nAt 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.\nJoin us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.\nFor over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of strategic deterrence.\nWe are currently seeking a Systems Engineer, Associate Manager - Flight Test Optics to lead the FBM Flight Test Operations Team. This Team collects and processes Optics data in support of the FBM flight test program on board FBM support ships. You will lead the management, maintenance, and operation of the FBM Optical data collection systems. In addition, to being the ‘Badged to and Deployed To’ Manager of Flight Test, the selected candidate will also handle Local Leader duties for other Titusville FBM based System Integration/Test Engineers.\nIn this role you will:\nManage and direct the processing and archival of optics data to support post-flight engineering evaluation of flight performance\nManage and direct the efforts of flight test personnel in the setup, maintenance and operation of the sea and air-based electro-optical instrumentation systems in support of the FBM flight tests\nProvide local functional oversight to engineers within his technical discipline\nEvaluate test engineering personnel for performance reviews/management, promotions, merits, and career development\nWork collaboratively with the program and functional senior leadership to manage staffing requirements and plan job assignments / rotations to sustain engineering capabilities and critical skills\nLead and multi-task in a demanding and dynamic workplace consistent with Full Spectrum Leadership Imperatives\nModel personal excellence, integrity, accountability, and technical excellence while leading assigned employees\nThe 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 products 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.\nBasic Qualifications\nTechnical coordination with Program Office, Systems Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Customer\nAgile development experience\nSystems Engineering process knowledge or experience and complete lifecycle experience with Engineering processes and reviews\nActive Secret Clearance; US Citizenship required\nAbilitty to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance\nDesired Skills\nBachelors or Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)\nFamiliarity with DoD program support\nDemonstrated Program/Project Management and/or leadership skills\nFBM Weapon Systems Programs\nMissile/Space Weapons Systems\nCustomer interaction and familiarity with the DoD Flight Tests\nUnderstanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, principles and tools\nBroad experience of Systems Engineering life cycle process and tools\nProposal preparation, BOEs\nKnowledge of program management, finance, contracts, Earned Value Management (EVM) and demonstrated business insight\nRecognized as an authority in systems thinking techniques with the demonstrated ability to apply them to a wide range of complex problems and train others in their application\nMissile or space segment design and test experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering\nActive Top Secret\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nBenefits 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.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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