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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Lockheed Martin is the largest defence contractor in the world, formed in 1995 by merging Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Its single most important programme is the F-35 Lightning II, the most expensive weapons system ever built, alongside the F-16, the C-130 transport and classified work at the Skunk Works advanced development unit. The company also dominates missile defence with THAAD and PAC-3 interceptors, supplies HIMARS and Javelin systems, owns the helicopter maker Sikorsky, and builds the Orion crew capsule and military satellites through its space division.

Standard Job Description

This leadership role is designed to lead, manage, and support a team of 6+ personnel within the Mission Engineering and Operations (MEO) Integration team. MEO is a high-performing team of about 30 mission systems engineers responsible for the following:

  • Supporting flight sustainment and maintenance activities on the MOATS program
  • Creating and implementing Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) for Global Security Stinger programs
  • Supporting the readiness events for major program mission achievements
  • Collaboration across multiple teams/IPTs including SEIT, Ground, Flight Software, Simulation, and ATLO.

The important work of this group assures alignment and involvement with company engineering related initiatives, inclusive of common products, processes and design techniques.

We are looking for a leader who has mission and operations experience, demonstrates emerging or established leadership skills, and possesses a strong desire to help the greater team be successful. Our new team leader is someone who demonstrates excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to varying levels of employees, management, and customers. You should be able to speak to your ability to perform multiple assignments while meeting competing deadlines. Specifically as the leader of the MEO Integration team, you will be responsible for:

  • Driving commonality between the 5+ Global Security programs MEO supports
  • Sharing lessons learned across programs within MEO and also to other IPTs
  • Leading project planning for Agile-like development of software and tools
  • Support the establishment of DevSecOps paradigms for young programs
  • Hold direct reports accountable for completing quality work on time, while also supporting their needs and enabling success
  • Support and build upon a strong team culture that ensures every team member feels valued

Are you looking to develop your leadership skills and contribute to a dynamic, fast-moving, high performing team while adapting to ever-changing customer requirements? Then this MEO leadership position might be for you.

Basic Qualifications

  • Active and current Top Secret Clearance
  • Leadership experience on a technical team as a team lead, project lead, or formal leader
  • At least 3 years of Systems Engineering or Mission Operations experience
  • Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework and Software Development Life Cycle
  • Strong collaboration and team building skills

Desired Skills

  • Active and current TS/SCI Clearance
  • Exposure to or experience using Python
  • 3+ years of Systems Engineering or Mission Operations experience on Global Security programs
  • Experience with all Program phases, including proposal, planning, production, sustainment, and close-out

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

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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