Chief Engineer Principle
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:This person will play a critical role within the F-16 Chief Engineers Office, responsible for the overall technical integrity of the F-16 air system for a portfolio of F-16 programs. The selected candidate must have a detailed understanding of F-16 systems architecture, hardware/software products through the full development life cycle, including requirements definition, system design/development/integration, test/verification, and sustainment. The candidate will ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. The candidate will help ensure adherence to, and consistency of, program processes and tools per the applicable Systems Engineering plans and LM Command Media. The position requires the ability to effectively collaborate with a wide variety of engineering disciplines, USG and end-user customers, program management, suppliers, and campaign/proposal teams (BM/BD/ADP) to ensure sound technical planning for executable programs. The candidate is required to analyze system capabilities to resolve questions from both internal and external customers related to the air system. The candidate will ensure that the necessary technical resources, drawn from the appropriate engineering disciplines across the Aeronautics organization, are leveraged to solve complex technical challenges. The candidate will support development of cross-platform technology roadmaps and strategies that integrate the various roadmap capabilities into transition ready products.
The selected candidate must be a US citizen and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information (including an investigation within the last 6 years).
The candidate must possess a DoD Secret clearance and must be able to obtain a SAP/SAR clearance.
Some travel may be required.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree or above in Engineering or related field of study
• Experienced leader or individual contributor in air system design, development, and integration
• Experience in systems engineering in all phases of product development and sustainment
• Experience managing change, identify issues, work with stakeholders to develop solutions
• Experience interacting with and influence customer leadership at all levels
Desired Skills:
• Advanced degree with at least 20 years of engineering experience.
• F-16 Project or Product Management experience.
• Electronic Warfare (EW) and/or Viper Shield background and knowledge
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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 worlds 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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: System of Systems Integration
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
• Advanced degree with at least 20 years of engineering experience.
• F-16 Project or Product Management experience.
• Electronic Warfare (EW) and/or Viper Shield background and knowledge
Job Ident #:
61330301888
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