Controls Automation and Autonomy Engineering Project Management
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:Small Combatants & Ship Systems (SCSS) market segment Chief Engineer organization is seeking Controls Automation and Autonomy Engineering Project Management Portfolio Lead with responsibilities for providing technical expertise and leadership across the portfolio of programs spanning DDG, LHA, LCS, MMSC, USV platforms. This role will partner with the Senior Program Manager of the Controls Automation and Autonomy portfolio on program execution and capture. Lead/coordinate/monitor/review all Engineering & Technology responsibilities and technical execution across the portfolio programs. This includes facilitating matrixed Engineering & Technology, Program Office, Finance/Contracts, and Lifecycle resources and support as required. Role will include considerable internal and external customer interaction and visibility to include various US Navy and shipyard customers.
Provide technical expertise/support for the conduct of any/all formal program review milestones, processes and methodologies (SFR, PDR, CDR, IPR, SWIR, etc) for the programs. Ensures requirements baseline is documented, tracked, maintained, and verified. Ensures establishment and tracking of key Technical Performance Measures (TPM). Provides timely and accurate projections of engineering resource requirements. Works with PM to ensure GRID is up to date. Leverages proven processes, lessons learned, and best practices from other parts of business or industry. In concert with the Market Segment Chief Engineer, ensures program plans and technical baselines are consistent with Program Control processes and Modern Engineering Practices.
Provide coordination/leadership for system and software engineering tasking as assigned by the SCSS Chief Engineer; e.g., required special studies, system engineering performance trades/analysis, staffing projections/analysis, or cost proposal development.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in an engineering/technical discipline from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 20 years or more of professional experience; or 18 years with a related Masters, or 15 years with a related PhD degree. Viewed as the most senior authority in discipline.
• Candidate must have extensive Software Project Management experience in an EPM role in the design and integration of large scale, complex systems, and product lines.
• Candidate must be well versed in engineering processes including top-down design starting from high level system requirements through allocation to system elements to equipment, computer programs, and across organizations (both Lockheed Martin and subcontractors) responsible for implementation of these processes.
• Experience in systems engineering, software engineering, systems integration and test, and full engineering life cycle
• Expertise in product line integration at different levels is required. Candidate must be well versed in computer program development and integration process, as well as a working knowledge of the Engineering & Technology functional organizations.
• Solid understanding of program, functional, and process metrics
• Knowledge of waterfall and agile standards that govern software development and integration processes is essential.
• Candidate should be experienced in working in a matrixed product team organization to accomplish tasks.
• Candidate should have superior communication skills and ability to motivate and influence individuals outside his/her organizational boundaries in order to accomplish wider organizational goals.
• Candidate should be familiar with the Engineering & Technology Cost Estimating process and the ability to respond to SC&SS program office as required.
• Candidate should be comfortable with presenting to the customer and all levels of internal and external senior management.
• Candidate must be willing to travel between LM-IWSS (Moorestown) and the Washington, DC area as required to execute customer-based program and status reviews.
Desired Skills:
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong working relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, energize and guide engineering teams
• Proposal Experience in alignment with the RMS Win-Plan
• Solid networking skills applicable across the LM enterprise is desired
• Ability to establish solid program performance baselines and bases of estimates
• Ability to define credible return-to-green plans
• Ability to establish and grow professional working relationships across internal & external groups to achieve business objectives and realize enterprise efficiencies
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: RMS
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong working relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, energize and guide engineering teams
• Proposal Experience in alignment with the RMS Win-Plan
• Solid networking skills applicable across the LM enterprise is desired
• Ability to establish solid program performance baselines and bases of estimates
• Ability to define credible return-to-green plans
• Ability to establish and grow professional working relationships across internal & external groups to achieve business objectives and realize enterprise efficiencies
Job Ident #:
61290154240
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