Job ID: 714631BR Date posted: Apr. 14, 2026
Description:"Ahead of Ready"

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. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation.
And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

We are at the forefront of hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of this exciting journey. Our Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program is creating the first hypersonic system for the U.S. Navy, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you share our passion for innovation and our commitment to making a difference in the world, we welcome you to join us. Together, we can create a better tomorrow and push the boundaries of what is possible.

As the Navy Canister Products Lead for the Launcher IPT Senior Manager, you will:
• Identify and lead resolution of technical issues through the entire launcher system component development and fielding process
• Coordinate integration of the Launcher system components with the rest of the weapon systems elements including interface definition, functional and performance allocations, trade studies, and compatibility analysis
• Coordinate and guide design reviews, including requirements allocation, concept evaluations, trade studies, layouts, and analyses
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, Subcontractors, Technical Stakeholders, and Government Customers in support of cross-discipline product development and proposal activity
• Maintain and provide status of internal manufacturing centers and supplier manufacturing and tooling readiness and progress
• Support LM Sourcing and CPEs with on-site presence throughout product manufacturing lifecycle
• Support product pre-shipment reviews and product end-item data package submissions
• Support producibility studies, cost trades, design for long term operations and maintenance, as well as all vital development planning activities
• Support and evaluate supplier process improvement initiatives
• coordinate product related Risks and Opportunities
Basic Qualifications:
• Knowledge and application of Project Engineering processes and Production functions including:
a.) System trade studies and/or System modeling
b.) Requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development
c.) Design reviews
d.) Familiar with design for Manufacturability
e.) Material nonconformances and disposition/ corrective action
f.) Failure investigation and Root Cause/ Corrective Action
• Mechanical engineering, manufacturing, missile and/or aerospace related experience
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance - U.S. Citizenship Required
Desired Skills:
· Ability to lead multi-functional teams to communicate and coordinate as one team with common goals
· Component development experience / component lifecycle development to fielding
· Experience with requirement definition, documentation, and verification
· Experience with Navy SSP customer
· Experience in missile systems, launch systems design
· Familiarity with underwater and launch tube environments
· Familiar with materials engineering and manufacturability of mechanical designs
· Deployed weapon system Sustainability & Maintainability experience
· Certified Principal Engineer (CPE/ RSE) role awareness or experience
· System Integration, Test and/or Verification experience
· Experience with supply chain management and subcontracts support
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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. 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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First