Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision.
What does this role look like?
If you are pursuing a career that has tremendous impact beyond any one individual and want to be a part of a meaningful American Institution then we invite you to learn more about the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program! - for well over 60 years FBM has delivered on the mission to protect the safety and security of our nation. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges working with diverse customers such as the United States Navy on a program that is vital to this country both past, present, and long into the future.
In this role will offer you the following daily responsibilities:
We are seeking an energetic, dynamic and inspiring leader who can deliver our FBM commits of today while building a pipeline of talent for the FBM programs of tomorrow! In this Engineering Management role, you will lead a diverse and talented group of engineers delivering our D5LE mission while also being a member of our SWFPAC Engineering Management Team at Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC).
You will:
• Lead and manage teams composed of approximately 13 multi-disciplinary (mechanical, electrical, systems, etc.) engineers. Our engineering teams provide technical support and issue resolution throughout processing operations for the D5LE Program.
• Provide leadership and support to our engineers by managing program projects and tasks that execute the mission while providing challenging opportunities for team growth.
• Manage and communicate technical, mission and operations related issues effectively across various levels of leadership (LM and Customer) while ensuring proper elements of safety, technical compliance and mission need timeframes. Tasks include but are not limited to: hardware defect resolution, root cause analysis and corrective action, processing/CIPS/program requirements compliance and support equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Form and shape the culture of our engineering workforce by fostering an adaptive and inclusive work environment while partnering with our Navy customer and other FBM mission partners.
• Conduct hiring and provide staff career and technical development ensuring we deliver our D5LE mission while positioning us for the future D5LE2 program
We are looking for a passionate leader, someone who strives for challenges and rises to the occasion to ensure success of those around them. They embrace engineering excellence and insist others do as well all while modeling our FBM culture and rigor. They will be a self-starting leader, adapting to new tools/processes and will be eager to introduce changes and innovation when necessary. They are a great communicator and enjoy working with others in a collaborative environment.
Please note that this position does NOT support teleworking; This position is at the Navys Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific in Silverdale, WA. Occasional overtime and weekend support is needed. Some travel (likely <10) is expected to other FBM sites.
Basic Qualifications:
To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree or higher in an applicable Engineering discipline such as mechanical, Electrical, aeronautics, etc., from an ABET accredited College or University, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.
• Five years demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership experience.
• Experience addressing technical issues while including schedule and budget needs
• Proficient in Root Cause and Corrective Action
• Experience with working in an ordnance handling/weapon systems environment
• You will need to be a US Citizen (no dual citizens), and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Please note:
No clearance is required to apply but an Interim clearance is needed prior to start.
Desired Skills:
To be effective, ideally, you should also have:
• 5 years or more experience with FBM D5LE operations and requirements
• 5 years or more experience with FBM material review requirements
• Experience leading teams of engineers
• Experience with process proofing and certification
• Experience with presenting to Lockheed Martin and customer senior leadership
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) fundamentals
• Experience with FBM Product Life Cycle and associated change control and alterations requirements
• Demonstrated advocate and ability to drive innovation - processes and technology
• Experience with Continuous Improvement (LM21) and/or Green Belt certification
• Demonstrated exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate to all levels
• Ability to establish priorities, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and drive issues to successful closure
• Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance
PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:
• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Benefits of Employment:
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package here.
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin champions an inclusive work environment that urges differences and big-picture thinking.
We are creating a better today and tomorrow by seamlessly aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with Lockheed Martin’s values and business strategy. We offer business resource groups such as Black Excellence Council for (BEC), The Women’s Impact Network (WIN), Professional Asian American Network (PAAN), Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Awareness (HOLA), Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE LGBT Professional Network, and more. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Global Diversity and Hiring Our Heroes
At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee… join us to experience your future!
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: 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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $118,100 - $226,400. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
To be effective, ideally, you should also have:
• 5 years or more experience with FBM D5LE operations and requirements
• 5 years or more experience with FBM material review requirements
• Experience leading teams of engineers
• Experience with process proofing and certification
• Experience with presenting to Lockheed Martin and customer senior leadership
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) fundamentals
• Experience with FBM Product Life Cycle and associated change control and alterations requirements
• Demonstrated advocate and ability to drive innovation - processes and technology
• Experience with Continuous Improvement (LM21) and/or Green Belt certification
• Demonstrated exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate to all levels
• Ability to establish priorities, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and drive issues to successful closure
• Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance
PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:
• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Benefits of Employment:
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package here.
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin champions an inclusive work environment that urges differences and big-picture thinking.
We are creating a better today and tomorrow by seamlessly aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with Lockheed Martin’s values and business strategy. We offer business resource groups such as Black Excellence Council for (BEC), The Women’s Impact Network (WIN), Professional Asian American Network (PAAN), Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Awareness (HOLA), Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE LGBT Professional Network, and more. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Global Diversity and Hiring Our Heroes
At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee… join us to experience your future!