Systems Engineering Lead Senior Staff (SkunkWorks) - Level 5
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
Systems Engineering Lead Senior Staff (Skunk Works) - Level 5 | Lockheed Martin
You will be the Systems Engineering Lead Senior Staff (Level
5) for the Advanced Development Program (ADP) which is responsible for pioneering cutting-edge aircraft concepts. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineering Lead Senior Staff (Level
5), you will be responsible for leading high-performance teams in the development and sustainment of air systems, managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance, and pursuing new business with the ability to grow and maintain positive customer relationships. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing systems engineering, configuration management, reliability maintainability & availability, and system safety.
- Leading high-performance teams in the development and sustainment of air systems.
- Generating cost estimates, creating schedules, supporting reviews, and reporting to senior leadership.
- Developing statements of work, managing subcontractors, and ensuring program objectives are being met.
- Pursuing new business with the ability to grow and maintain positive customer relationships.
- Experience with Technical data management and DMS mitigation.
What's In It For You We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to pursue ambitious goals, work hard, and enjoy what you do, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are The ideal candidate demonstrates program-management and technical-leadership expertise, strong performance metrics, and extensive experience in the development and sustainment of air systems. You are self-motivated, adopt a systems-engineering approach to proposals, planning, and execution, and excel at collaborating across disciplines.
Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Palmdale, CA. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess a Secret clearance to start.
Desired skills
- Team Leadership and organizational optimization experience.
- Demonstrated communication skills with both customers and management.
- Strong interpersonal skill working with team members and various stakeholders.
- Experience generating Statements of Work (SOW).
- Program or Project Management experience.
- Background working with suppliers and various IPT leads.
- Technical writing experience.
- EVMS and Control Account Management (CAM) experience.
Other Important Information 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
Employee will work on-site full-time
Ability to Telecommute
No telecommuting
Shift
First
Work Schedule Information
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.
Work Schedule
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Security Clearance
Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
LMCareers Business Unit
AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Department
620
PES:
Lifecycle Management
Job Class
Systems Engineering:
Other
Job Category
Experienced Professional
City, State
Palmdale-CA
City
Palmdale
Zip
93599
Virtual
no
Relocation/Housing Stipend Available
Possible
Req Type
Full-Time
Direct/Indirect
Direct
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