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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Senior Engineering Manager (Top Secret Clearance)

Lockheed Martin is pioneering the development and integration of cutting-edge technologies to advance the Missile Defense System. The Networks and Enterprise Services Engineering Manager is responsible for leading systems engineering efforts, ensuring technical planning, integration, and compliance while managing multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

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Responsibilities

Serves as a senior systems-engineer leader responsible for technical planning, system integration, verification & validation, and cost-risk analyses across the full life-cycle of missile-defense-related IT and communications systems
Designs, develops, and analyzes computer-based solutions that translate customer requirements into complete hardware and software architectures while maintaining schedule and cost constraints
Leads multidisciplinary teams, drives Earned Value Management compliance, champions Agile processes, manages product backlogs, develops KPIs, and provides technical mentorship
Conducts risk assessment, status reporting, proposal support, product-release approvals, and coordination of internal and external dependencies
Acts as the primary technical spokesperson to senior leadership, program managers, and customers

Qualification

Systems EngineeringNetwork EngineeringPMP certificationAgile certificationC2BMC architectureMissile Defense SystemAgile toolingMetrics/KPIs managementRisk assessmentStakeholder alignmentTechnical mentorship

Required

Robust background in Systems or Network Engineering
Proven track record managing large, complex defense projects
Ability to translate detailed technical information for senior program managers and customers
Thrives in fast‑paced, Agile environments
Strong communication skills—both written and oral
Ability to mentor teams
Ability to present risk assessments
Ability to align stakeholders around shared technical goals
Maintaining strict EVM compliance

Preferred

The ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Familiarity with C2BMC and/or Missile Defense System architectures
PMP certification (Project Management Professional)
Industry certifications such as CCNA, JNCIA, CISSP, etc
Agile certification from a reputable provider and hands‑on experience with Agile processes (sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.)
Experience creating, managing, and reporting on metrics/KPIs
Proficiency with Agile tooling (Jira, Confluence, Agility, etc.)
Ability to manage product backlogs, dependencies, and ensure alignment with C2BMC program plans, processes, and procedures

Benefits

Flexible schedules
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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