Missile / Sensor Development Lead Systems Engineer

Job ID : 707992BR Date posted : Oct. 15, 2025

Description : Lockheed Martin is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer for our Missile / Sensor development programs.This position reports to the Program's Chief Engineer and will provide day-to-day interface with Program Manager, program engineering leads, suppliers and the Customer. The position is responsible for all technical performance and risk reduction activities for the weapon system development effort from Conops and system trades to requirements and compliance, implementation, integration, and verification, including transition to production and design upgrades required for intended applications. The candidate must have the experience, drive, and demonstrated capability to lead a team of engineers of multiple disciplines to provide technical excellence and mission success. Experience in missile and / or sensor design, development, and testing is required. Knowledge in key technologies is also desired and includes : GPS systems, processor architecture, aerodynamics, GNC, data links, propulsion, warheads, software design, and cyber security. Experience leading a team to achieve successful demonstration of program development milestones such as Systems Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), system integration and test, and Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) is highly desired.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must. The candidate will be required to communicate technical status and issues internally to program leadership, technical leadership and functional leadership as well as externally to the customer. Experience coordinating or managing subcontractors and subcontract technical management is desirable. The position requires excellent leadership skills in previous assignments, including building relationships with team members, direct reports, and stakeholders. Significant travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications :

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering activities in support of missile and / or sensor programs,

Experience required includes DoD tactical system development program experience, customer interface, requirements derivation / allocation, integration and test planning and execution, management of major subcontracts, understanding of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and their application, and participation in major design reviews.

Desired Skills :

Familiarity with formal decision analysis methods.

Experience using IBM DOORS and Cameo or similar for system requirements and Architecture. Knowledge of the following technologies is desired : Modeling & Simulation, GPS, Processor or FPGA design, aeronautics, GNC, data links, warheads, software implementation, and program protection. Experience with Agile process and tools, such as JIRA or similar. Experience with the entire program lifecycle from technology demonstrations to transition to production.

Security Clearance Statement : This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level : Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest : By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely : Onsite Full-time : The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules : Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position : 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level : Experienced Professional

Business Unit : MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available : Possible

Career Area : Systems Engineering : Other

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First

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