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Systems Engineer Sr Stf

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Hybrid
Colorado Springs, CO
129K-240K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Colorado Springs, CO
129K-240K Annually
Senior level
Leads systems engineering and integration and test activities for the C2BMC missile defense program. Directs a large, geographically dispersed engineering organization, prioritizes technical backlogs, manages schedules, costs, risks, earned value, staffing, technical baselines, and customer communications. Oversees system integration, verification, validation, requirements allocation, trade studies, and engineering solutions across hardware, software, cyber, and network systems. Travel to development, testing, and operational sites may be required.
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The Work

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

The I&T Engineering Project Manager (EPM) will lead the I&T Resource Managed Area (RMA), directing all I&T commitments and ensuring that technical backlog items are prioritized, decomposed into executable epics and capabilities, and adequately staffed to meet schedule, cost, and performance objectives. As the primary technical authority for I&T across the C2BMC program, the EPM will guarantee that engineering solutions, test plans, and system baselines align with overall program goals and modern engineering practices. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the I&T portion of the program schedule, cost estimates, and risk/opportunity registers; owning earned value management and control account responsibilities for the RMA; recruiting, selecting, training, and retaining a high?performing I&T workforce; managing work assignments, performance assessments, recognition, and disciplinary actions; and mitigating attrition to meet demand signals. 
-Travel to development, testing, and operational sites may be required to oversee I&T activities, conduct audits, and represent the program in customer and partner meetings. 

Who We Are
As leader of the C2BMC team, Lockheed Martin directs a partnership of highly responsive industry leaders developing and fielding the backbone of America’s missile defense. Together, this national team supports the design, development, test, integration and fielding of hardware and software elements that enable the Missile Defense System (MDS) to function effectively and continually. You will also have the opportunity to interface with our key customers in the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Who You Are

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced candidate to join our team. The successful candidate will need to utilize good communication skills and good organizational skills to facilitate collaboration across the many organizations necessary to accomplish challenging missions.

Why Join Us
-Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
-Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Basic Qualifications

-A final secret clearance is required for consideration 
-Engineering leadership experience within DoD programs, preferably with direct involvement in C2BMC, Missile Defense Agency, or related space domain initiatives
-Demonstrated success managing large, geographically dispersed engineering teams (100+ personnel) across multiple companies and subcontractors, and experience with Agile Release Trains (ART) and SAFe/Agile methodologies. 
-Hands on experience authoring and approving Basis of Estimates (BOE), cost proposals, and technical baselines; strong background in earned value management (EVM) and cost schedule risk analysis.
-Proven ability to deliver complex DoD systems (software, cyber, network, or hardware) on schedule and within budget while improving affordability and quality.
-Direct experience briefing senior leadership and customers (e.g., senior MDA officials, program executives) on technical status, risks, and opportunities.
-Experience influencing and coordinating work across multiple external partners and prime contractors, and managing vendor/temporary agency staffing.
-Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities; proficiency with Agile collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence) and an understanding of modern digital engineering practices. 


Desired Skills

-SAFe® Product Owner or Release Train Engineer certification with demonstrable experience leading ARTs in a defense focused environment.
-Direct experience with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or C2BMC programs, including familiarity with their specific technical architectures, cyber engineering requirements, and operational concepts. 
-Background in Integration and Test, network engineering, software development, or cyber engineering supporting large scale, secure communications, and platform infrastructure solutions.
-Proven ability to work with multi-company, multi-discipline teams across multiple sites.
-Expertise in digital engineering and model based systems engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., SysML, Cameo, IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management) and a record of implementing these practices to enhance productivity and traceability. 
-Advanced proficiency with Agile collaboration platforms and the ability to tailor toolsets to support program specific workflows.
-Strong risk management orientation, with a history of formally identifying, mitigating, and tracking technical risks and opportunities through earned value analysis.
-Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline is highly desired; equivalent senior level experience will also be considered.
-Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. 


Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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