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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

THAAD Interceptor Development Chief Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

Lockheed Martin is a pioneer in space innovation and engineering solutions. They are seeking an experienced Interceptor Development Chief Engineer for the THAAD program, responsible for overseeing the development process, leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team, and serving as the main technical authority for interceptor development.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the THAAD Interceptor Chief Engineer with primary delegated responsibility for the THAAD development program

Act as the main technical authority and liaison to customers, program leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders for THAAD interceptor development and obsolescence redesign activities

Lead, mentor, organize and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team

Drive timely and effective resolution of critical development issues by developing action plans, setting priorities, and briefing executive and external leadership on status, recommendations, and risks

Efficiently close internal and external FRBs through a disciplined root cause and corrective action process

Evaluate and approve technical baselines and BOEs to enforce development of executable, affordable and technically sound proposals

Qualification

THAAD program experienceEngineering disciplines knowledgeDevelopment program experienceTroubleshooting test failuresSupplier managementCustomer interactionDecision-making agilityMentoring skillsCommunication skills

Required

Experience and familiarity with a variety of engineering disciplines

Prior experience with the THAAD program or similar missile programs

Prior development program experience

Experience with troubleshooting test failures

Experience working with and directing suppliers

Strong Mentoring skills as evidenced through active mentoring relationships

Proven experience as a conceptual thinker with the ability to translate into action and results

Demonstrated ability to interact with customers and build effective relationships

Demonstrated ability to communicate successfully both written and verbally across all levels of an organization from entry level to executive Vice Presidents

Demonstrated agility in decision-making

Active or Current Secret clearance

Benefits

Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package

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.

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