Job Information
Lockheed Martin Chief Engineer Sr. Mgr in Manassas, Virginia
Description: Who we are
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Manassas campus is a thriving center of engineering expertise, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the creation of exceptional products. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
What We’re Doing
At Lockheed Martin, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Our campus in Manassas, Virginia is a hub for engineering excellence, where we tackle some of the world's most challenging engineering problems. We pride ourselves on our culture of creativity, excellence, and product innovation.
The Work
Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems is seeking a full-time Chief Engineering Senior Manager. As the Sr. Manager of the Chief Engineer organization for the International Submarines and Acoustics (ISA)-market segment in Manassas, VA this role drives the strategy investment and performance of engineering program teams in support of the Undersea Warfare Market Segment. This position manages and develops a staff of Engineering Program Managers (EPMs) assigned to individual programs within the international submarines and Sonobuoy segments of the ISA portfolio. This role also requires coordination with the ICP CE Sr Manager to provide the single E&T POC for the ISA submarket segment director.
Other duties include:
• Ensures engineering technical, cost, schedule, and other commitments are met or exceeded.
• Ensures each EPM is prepared to manage the high pace and demanding business rhythm of their program.
• Anticipates customer feedback and advises EPMs of customer expectations.
• Ensure effective and efficient implementation of metrics and tools to proactively manage the engineering content of programs.
• Technical leadership point of contact with strong understanding of the ASW enterprise and combat systems for Engineering, providing technical support and assigning EPMs as appropriate.
• Customer interaction including briefings to customers on engineering progress, issues, and recommendations as well as providing support to the business area Capture Managers for proposals and business development for technical strategy.
• Have proactive discussions with EPMs on strategies to assure a welcoming workplace.
• Leads the technical team in meeting capture schedules. Ensures engineering complies with business operating policies.
• Assists in definition/solicitation of associated New Business Acquisition Expense (NBAE) requirements. • Lead and/or personally participates in development of initial program plans, customer Statements of Work (SOW) and subcontractor SOWs.
• Support negotiation of technical requirements, acceptance criteria, and SOWs.
• Some travel is required.
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.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering field or equivalent experience.
• 10 years experience with Combat System and submarine system design, implementation, delivery and deployment.
• Technical Excellence – strong understanding of ASW enterprise and sonar systems
• Technical lead and EPM Experience
• Anticipates Customer Feedback and is prepared with contingencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proposal experience.
• Experience building strong customer relationships.
• Technically managed cost plus and fixed price contracts
• Previous Sustainment experience including Tech Docs, Training, Sparing, Troubleshooting
• Earned Value Management experience.
• Experience staffing plans and working with First Line Managers to secure staffing commitments.
• Ability to mentor and influence engineers of all levels.
Desired Skills:
• People Oriented – assures culture is welcoming
• Submarine Operational Experience
• Previous costing experience on proposals.
• Technical negotiation experience w
• Hardware and Software Development leadership experience.
• System integration experience
• International Submarine experience
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 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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First