Tech Refresh Chief Engineer
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Job Responsibilities
Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING
Looking for a career opportunity to lead a modernization and enhancement program of advanced technology for deployment to international customers? If you want experience leading a strong and diverse team across multiple sites, both domestic and international, then this is the opportunity for you.
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems' MIC2 team is looking for a qualified technical leader to serve as the U.S.-based Chief Engineer for the EADGE-T Technical Refresh program.
EADGE-T is modernizing its compute and infrastructure environment to pave the way for future enhancements, enabling deployment of modular solutions and AI capabilities for the United Arab Emirates Integrated Air Missile Defense capability.
The Technical Refresh effort focuses on hardware upgrades and foundational cyber security enhancements. Join a team that is actively designing and developing next-generation capabilities while working directly with an international customer to deliver mission-critical solutions.
THE WORK
As the Chief Engineer, you will own the technical baseline of the system and provide technical leadership across systems engineering, software, integration, infrastructure, and cyber activities for a complex system of systems. You will ensure the appropriate engineering rigor, processes, and technical discipline are applied throughout program execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish system architecture and CONOPS, perform system trades and analysis, flow down the architecture and CONOPS into requirements and interfaces, and support verification planning.
- Ensure the logical and detailed conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions.
- Drive the development and verification of system requirements.
- Effectively communicate technical decisions and challenges to program, subcontractor, customer management, and executive leadership.
- Participate in developing and executing critical development program reviews, including System Design Reviews (SDR), software demonstrations, and formal customer reviews.
- Drive system performance, integration, and test activities, culminating in final system certification across multiple customer sites.
- Travel regularly to the United Arab Emirates to support customer engagement, program execution, and technical collaboration.
WHO WE ARE
The MIC2 organization delivers advanced command and control capabilities that support integrated air and missile defense missions around the world. Our teams partner closely with international customers to modernize critical defense systems through innovative engineering, secure architectures, and advanced software solutions.
We are committed to technical excellence, collaboration, and delivering solutions that strengthen our customers' mission readiness while building long-term strategic partnerships.
WHO YOU ARE
You are an experienced technical leader who enjoys solving complex systems engineering challenges and guiding multidisciplinary teams through all phases of program execution.
You excel at balancing technical excellence with customer engagement, are comfortable making critical engineering decisions, and enjoy collaborating with domestic and international stakeholders. You thrive in environments where architecture, integration, software, infrastructure, and cybersecurity come together to deliver mission-critical capabilities.
PLEASE NOTE
- This position requires a government security clearance at the Secret level; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
- This position is based in the United States but requires regular extended travel to the United Arab Emirates to support customer engagement, program execution, and relationship building.
- Additional travel to customer sites throughout the UAE is required as well as test event support
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
+12 years of technical leadership including significant experience in design, integration, test and/or operations of a C2 or IAMD program.
Prior Engineering Leadership position with experience leading execution of complex development programs and demonstration of driving technical issues/challenges to closure.
Experience working with mission CONOPS and how it evolves into the design reference mission (DRM), day in the life (DITL), or equivalent method of defining mission operations
Extensive experience leading teams in generation of technical products with the ability to prioritize competing requirements and customer objectives
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and risk management abilities.
An energetic, self-starter personality and attitude, with the desire to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated team player and proven success working in cross-functional teams with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build effective working relationships
Demonstrated experience successfully leading engineering teams and programs through effective use of change control boards (ERB, CCB)
Ability to travel to and within the UAE to customer sites
Desired Skills:
Experience working on international programs
Demonstrated success in early program development and transitioning into execution and delivery
Strong technical initiative with the ability to work in a fast-paced, synergetic team environment
Ability to lead multi-functional, multi-site teams to communicate and coordinate work as one team with common goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members, leadership, and customers
Experience shaping Customer expectations and perceptions in a competitive proposal environment
Recognized as an authority in systems thinking techniques with the demonstrated ability to apply them to a wide range of sophisticated problems and train others in their application
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: 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 $164,300 - $289,800. 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.
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: Miscellaneous Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
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Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.