Systems Engineering Manager jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Systems Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. The Systems Engineering Manager will lead a team of engineers in the development and demonstration of the C-UAS system, ensuring technical excellence and collaboration across various functions.

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Responsibilities

Providing technical and administrative leadership to approximately twenty-five systems, software, and test engineers of varied experience levels
Coordinating direct report employee recruitment, training, performance assessment, work assignments, staffing, salary, recognition, and disciplinary actions
Coordinating with programs on technical and staffing requirements, ensuring adherence to the engineering development processes, and collaborating with cross-functional organizations, including lab management and facilities groups
Reviewing business pursuits and proposals for structure and accuracy
Align execution efforts with the C-UAS technical roadmap, including technical debt resolution & insertion opportunities
Identify and implement business rhythms, work practices, and infrastructure that support successful completion of C-UAS milestones

Qualification

Systems EngineeringHardware Development ProcessDevSecOps ProcessesMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringProposal AuthoringLeadershipCollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

An extensive background in either mechanical or electrical engineering
Experience working within either the Defense or Aerospace industries as either as an IPT Lead or as a Hardware Engineering Manager
Expertise executing the hardware development process
A strong foundation in a variety of relevant technical principles with related knowledge of different theories and concepts
Demonstrated history of continual development as an engineer
Extensive experience presenting complex technical details and/or data to different audiences including executive leadership and customer representatives
This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration

Preferred

Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Software/Computer Engineering, or related field
In-depth knowledge of RMS processes, including expertise in DevSecOps processes
Capture Experience including authoring proposals
Experience in defense article development and production, to both domestic and international customers

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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