Systems Engineering Sr Mgr - L6
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
The Lockheed Martin Global Comms and Navigation Mission Segment is designing, developing, and delivering an integrated space/ground Satellite Communications (SATCOM) system. This position will be the Chief Systems Engineering and lead for the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) team in support of the design, development, production, integration, test, and delivery of this critical capability focused on the requirements development, decomposition, and verification.
Your responsibilities will include lead the definition and execution of the SEIT Activities required to design, develop, integrate, test, and deliver system in accordance with the Requirements Baseline and Test Plan. This includes leading efforts to:
-Maintain and manage the technical requirements baseline
-Maintain and manage the System Test Plan and Integration efforts
-Establish and Track Program Technical Performance Measures (TPMs)
-Conduct of Systems Engineering Technical and Readiness Reviews
-Lead the Program’s Verification and Validation and associated Risk Reduction planning and execution;
-Partner with the Program’s Manager, Chief Engineer, and other IPT leads to enable successful program execution
-Oversee and integrate, as needed, specialty and cyber engineering efforts
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.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline
- Program/Execution-focused IPT/Team Leadership experience
- Digital Engineering/MBSE Experience
- Experience across multiple program phases (emphasis on SRR through delivery)
- Familiar with common Systems Engineering Tools (DOORS, CAMEO)
- Demonstrated Understanding/Leadership Risk and Opportunity Management Process
- Familarity with Communication Systems and/or technologies
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Possess TS clearance
Desired Skills
- 15 years (min) of Engineering Experience (including extensive Systems Engineering and Integration experience)
- 4 years (min) of Leadership experience
- Experience as Chief Systems Engineer and/or Chief Engineer on complex program(s)
- Experience in the design, development, and delivery of Satellite and Ground Systems
- Software Development, Integration, and testing (to include requirements and interface definition)
- Cybersecurity experience/understanding
- Experience with baseline management and change control processes
- Fixed-price contract execution experience
- Experience leading on-orbit test (from initial preparation/planning through sell-off)
- Satellite Communications Systems Design/Development/Delivery Experience
- Active SCI clearance
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $178500.00 - $331500.00
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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.