Job ID: 731408BR Date posted: Jun. 08, 2026
Description:Lockheed Martin Space / Enterprise Operations seeks a Chief Engineer to provide senior technical leadership for the UAE Chiplet Ecosystem Economic Program and associated Internal Research & Development efforts.
The UAE Chiplet Ecosystem Program is a 5‑year offset effort that will lead maturation of open-standard 2.5/3D digital chiplet technology to Industrial Grade qualification and use the components to develop custom multi-chiplet system-in-package devices on behalf of a UAE industry beneficiary. The effort will require coordination with multiple subcontractors, including small businesses and commercial foundries.

The Chief Engineer will oversee all subcontractor deliverable and manage allocation of Lockheed Martin staff supporting the effort. Outside of the UAE Chiplet Ecosystem Program, the Chief Engineer will be responsible for applying developed technologies to strategic R&D activities and contract R&D pursuits, helping to accelerate qualification testing, requirements generation and program technology insertions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead technical execution of Chiplet Ecosystem Technology Development – chiplet library creation, UAE SBC trade study, SiP solution definition, hands-on training for chiplet-based design, and development of critical software packages.

• Lead technical execution of Chiplet Ecosystem Technology Integration– ensure seamless handoff of known-good-packaged SiPs from foundry to UAE beneficiary PCB assembly lines and develop standard operating procedures for testing and qualifications.

• Participate in the Lockheed Martin Program Management Office by collaborating with the Program Director, UAE Country Lead, and Engineering performers to maintain cost and schedule, manage technical risk and opportunities, and oversee hardware delivery.

• Guide engineering and leadership staff at UAE beneficiary to understand the chiplet technology, its benefits, and how to utilize it to improve their product. Build effective relationships to ensure positive collaboration, troubleshoot technical questions and concerns, and put the UAE beneficiary on a trajectory to leverage the technology (all the necessary tools and training) following conclusion of the offset.

• Represent Lockheed Martin at important program milestones and review events, including communication with UAE beneficiaries and government stakeholder agencies.
Basic Qualifications:
• +12 years in design and innovation for Microelectronics and Board-Level Electronics
• +5 years of applied electronics development for Aerospace & Defense products
• PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience leading large, multi-year technical development efforts
•  Ability to simultaneously manage several projects or work‑streams
• Proven track record building and maintaining relationships
• Communicates complex matters simply and coherently
• Must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration
Desired Skills:
• Experience leading chiplet technology efforts
• Experience working with commercial foundries.
• Knowledge of 3-D Heterogeneous Integration (3DHI) process flows, interface standards and packaging techniques
• Experience running international programs
• Familiarity with weapon system electronics and common Bill of Materials (BOM) items
Clearance Level: None
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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $151,200 - $266,570. 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, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market 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.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $173,900 - $301,415. 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, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Electrical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First