Systems Engineering Asc Mgr - L4
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
We are experiencing growth and we are looking for a Lead Systems Engineer (LdSE) Asc Mgr for a Special Programs (SP) - Black Dragon program. You will work closely with Chief Engineers and program managers, IPT leads and engineering leads to drive technical excellence and mission success.
As an Lead Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Responsible for managing the technical response for new proposals and working with the technical team to generate estimates and conduct independent technical reviews.
- Ensuring the system aligns with strategic goals of the program. Overseeing requirments architecture and testing.
- Leading cross-functional engineering activities, including trade studies, system analyses, configuration control, verification planning and execution, Requirement Definition, Modeling and Simulation creation/updates, System Performance updates, Aero database creation, affordability considerations, and risk and opportunity management
- Collaborating with customers, integrating and testing planning and execution, and participating in major design reviews
- Works closely with program management, functional leads and chief engineer to mitigate risk and execute programs on cost and on schedule.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM), or related field
- 5+ years of proven leadership experience of large multi-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering activities in support of missile programs, including but not limited to trade studies, system analyses to bound requirements and finalize the architecture, configuration control of the technical baseline, verification planning and execution, affordability considerations, and risk and opportunity management.
- DoD tactical system development program experience, customer interface, requirements derivation/allocation, integration and test planning and execution, understanding of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and their application, and participation or leadership in major design reviews-
- Full understanding of the systems engineering "V" process
- Final Secret Clearance
Desired Skills
- Able to work in a rapid development environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- The position requires excellent leadership skills in previous assignments, including building relationships with team members, direct reports, and stakeholders.
- Experience in Systems Engineering input for Proposals and development of basis of estimates (BOEs)
- Experience in proposal development, Cost Account Management and Earned Value Management.
- Experience in MBSE tools and implementation
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.