Systems Engineering Manager

Job Description

Who we are
At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are driven by innovation and integrity. Lockheed Martin MIC2 in Manassas, VA is looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineering Manager for the SQQ-89 engineering team where we integrate software, hardware, and data science to develop advanced solutions that enable our customers to rapidly field new capabilities and combat the latest threats of today.

The Work
This manager will have both technical and non-technical responsibilities and be directly integrated with the SQQ
89 program.
Technical responsibilities may include:
Technical engagements and presentations with internal leadership and external customers
Technical leadership and coordination across all aspects of the SQQ
89 program portfolio
Proactively tear down any technical barriers, real or perceived
Communication of technical information at all technical/non-technical levels (entry level to directors/VPs/Customers)
Prior team leadership and/or management experience
Demonstrated ability to motivate, energize and guide engineering teams
Proposal writing and basis-of-estimate experience
Functional responsibilities include:
Assignment of work tasks, providing performance appraisals, career planning, and training development required for direct reports.
Conduct staffing and work force planning to support current and anticipated projects, including interviewing and hiring personnel as required. Coordinate staffing requirements closely with Chief Engineer's team.
Define, communicate and coordinate staffing priorities as well as funding requirements with the appropriate project leads.
Act as a stakeholder for programs ensuring domain area is appropriately represented. Review and approve functional proposal inputs including BOEs and scopes of work.
Own, execute, and status department level initiatives.
Change agent in responsible area with focus on affordability and advancing technical capabilities and innovation.
Develop and support process improvement goals and objectives and opportunity development.

Why Join Us
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Joining Lockheed Martin means becoming part of a team that's making a significant impact in the field of engineering. When you choose to work with us, you'll enjoy:
An excellent working environment equipped with state-of-the-art tools.
The opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and top-notch professionals.
A chance to be a part of solving some of the world's most challenging engineering problems.
A culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the development of remarkable products.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level, work on groundbreaking projects, and be a part of a team that thrives on innovation, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our mission.
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
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Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 14 years or more of professional experience; or 12 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree
Ability to effectively communicate across a broad and diverse group of management, team members, leadership along with having experience with engineering disciplines, i.e. Software and/or Systems
Demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams including task planning, budget management and/or employee development and mentoring.
Proven ability to resolve and drive complex technical issues/challenges to closure.
Strong customer focus with track record of achieving outstanding customer satisfaction.
Experience in Agile methods and Proposals
Ability to obtain Department of Defense SECRET or higher security clearance

Desired skills

Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members, customers, and leadership
Recognized as an authority in systems thinking techniques with the demonstrated ability to apply them to a wide range of complex problems and train others in their application

Experience with systems integration and test

Experience with requirements derivation, flow down and verification events
Model Based Systems Engineering and related software tools

Experience with systems thinking techniques and the ability to apply them to a wide range of sophisticated problems and train others in their application
Knowledge of program management, finance, contracts, Earned Value Management (EVM) and demonstrated business insight

EEO

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