Job ID: 734524BR Date posted: Jul. 09, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Chief Engineer to join the PLSSS program! This program executes under the National Security Space/Space Operations and Analytics Mission Segment. The Payload Launch Sites Support Services (PLSSS) Program provides all launch processing support functions for Office of Space Launch (OSL). The program’s two primary operating locations are Vandenberg SFB, CA and Cape Canaveral SFS, FL. Key elements of the PLSSS program scope include satellite launch processing, satellite transport operations, satellite propellant loading operations, and satellite processing facilities O&M. This position ensures the delivery of services that maintain launch integration equipment, processes and systems at multiple launch bases. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of process development and execution as well as acting as the primary technical point of contact with our Government customer. This person will also be capable of defining future systems, integration and service delivery approaches to shape and drive new business growth in our Ground and Launch portfolio. The preferred candidate should possess a breadth of experience across systems engineering, services delivery and operations support.

As this program’s Chief Engineer, your roles and responsibilities will include:

• Delivering end to end mission services delivery while managing the technical process baseline and serving as chair of internal review boards.
• Participation in the program’s Risk and Opportunity Management Board (ROMB).
• Leads creation of new service approaches based on changing launch requirements and new emerging technology-driven capabilities.
• Continuously assess the quality and consistency of the program’s service delivery; including root cause analysis when issues arise and executing formal process improvement efforts.
• Support execution and new business across the NSS/SOA mission segment through shared collaboration, innovation concepts and support to other programs/efforts as requested
• Establishes senior technical program business rhythms (e.g., daily ops status, monthly status brief, quarterly risk review) and ensures engineering best practices and standards are applied
• Acts as the primary technical point of contact for reporting technical status of the program to customers and internal to Lockheed Martin Space, including Enhanced Program Reporting System (EPRS) coordination
• Identify and implement cost, schedule, and/or quality improvement initiatives especially as they are enabled by new digital capabilities being fielded by the enterprise
• The successful candidate must also have ability to organize, motivate and lead groups of engineering personnel, and demonstrate in-depth technical skills.
• During program execution, management and timely resolution of the program top technical issues to include assembling the teams, providing technical guidance, engaging the enterprise, and communicating with the customers.
• Some travel (~15%) will be expected.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in Engineering or other relevant technical discipline
• Understanding of mission operational interdependencies in the launch domain (e.g. Space Vehicle processing, launch site infrastructure, interactions between agencies)
• Experience in formal process improvement, particularly analyzing systems and workflows
• Experience as a technical leader, coordinating across multiple teams
• U.S. citizenship with an Active TS security clearance with the ability to be granted an SCI security clearance
Desired Skills:
• Demonstrated ability to communicate successfully across all levels of an organization from entry level to executive Vice Presidents including with Government technical POCs
• Broad understanding of the U.S. Government’s customer’s space systems (satellites and launchers) and support systems.
• Demonstrated Experience leading a services delivery oriented program of similar size and scale.
• Experience supporting cost estimating; awareness of cost account management principles, techniques, and processes
• Experience with targeted technology implementation to improve mission operations
• Experience coordinating consistent technical execution of teams operating at multiple locations
• Active TS/SCI with Poly
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
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
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: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First