Development Chief Engineer - Sensors and Weapons Systems - Level 6

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* Description:

** The Weapons Chief Engineer serves as the technical liaison for the F‑35 Chief Engineer's Office, delivering cross‑disciplinary expertise and support for all weapons systems to U S , partner nation, and FMS customers while safeguarding the technical integrity of the F‑35 Air System  The Chief Engineer advises the Program Manager on integration schedules, assesses technical risks, and chairs key gate reviews such as SRR, SFR, PDR, and CDR  The position also provides on‑site technical oversight for Weapons Technical Interchange Meetings, Integrated Baseline Reviews, Technical Readiness Reviews, Integrated Product Reviews, and risk‑mitigation sessions, and supports the development, testing, integration, and certification of weapons and armament  Collaboration with International Chief Engineers ensures partner‑nation weapon certification

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

- Demonstrated expertise in weapons or sensor integration

- Strong understanding of requirements management, design reviews, and verification/validation processes

- Ability to lead multi disciplinary teams and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders

** Desired

Skills:

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* - Master's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline

- Extensive experience with military aircraft weapons, sensor systems, or modernization programs

- Familiarity with airworthiness certification processes and defense acquisition environments

- Experience leading complex aerospace or weapon system development programs

- Prior Chief Engineer, IPT Lead, or Technical Director experience on large scale aerospace programs

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

** Clearance Level:
** Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

** 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:
** AERONAUTICS COMPANY

** Relocation Available:
** Possible

** Career Area:
** Aeronautical Engineering

** Type:
** Full Time

** Shift:
** First