THAAD Interceptor Development Chief Engineer jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

THAAD Interceptor Development Chief Engineer

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.

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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.

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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