Job ID: 693824BR Date posted: May. 15, 2025
Description:For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.

Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile.

The Reentry Systems Engineering Associate Manager will be responsible for technical management, planning (Cost/Schedule), resource deployment/alignment, and staffing for the Systems Engineering group within the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Reentry Systems Engineering and Transformation organization.

As Reentry Systems Engineering Associate Manager, you will:
• Manage the Multi-disciplined Systems Engineering organization under the direction of the Reentry Systems Engineering & Transformation L5 Manager and Reentry Deputy Chief Systems Engineer
• Coordinate with Reentry Systems Engineering & Transformation L5 Manager and program leadership to identify, plan and execute Reentry Systems Engineering activities across the FBM Reentry Directorate
• This position requires substantial coordination across multiple organizations including various design disciplines, flight sciences, FBM Missile SEIT, contracts, F&BO, other organizations within the Reentry directorate, as well as the SP28 customer.
• Serve as the backup and provide support to the Reentry Systems Engineering & Transformation L5 Manager and Reentry Deputy Chief Systems Engineer in areas such as staffing, resource planning, Basis of Estimate (BOE) development, budget tracking, and other leadership activities.

The organization is distributed between Denver CO, Valley Forge, PA and the Space Coast in Florida. Travel between sites will be required (Approx. <20%)

Typical experience is 9+ years technical systems engineering experience or demonstrated equivalent job experience OR 7+ years technical experience and a Master’s degree
Basic Qualifications:
• Technical Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited college
• Experience in systems engineering lifecycle & understanding of systems thinking skills and behaviors
• Experience with Project management, including planning & budgets
• Demonstrated leadership of team of 5+ engineers
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain & maintain a Top Secret clearance
Desired Skills:
• FBM Program Knowledge and experience working with US Navy
• Communicating/coordinating program issues/status to customers, contractors and/or upper management.
• Resolving technical challenges requiring integration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to meet or exceed individual/team deliverable deadlines.
• Experience with leading and mentoring a team of engineers of varying experience
• Experience throughout the Systems Engineering Lifecycle, knowledgeable about the Systems Engineering ‘V’
• Requirements definition and tool experience (i.e., Concept of Operations (CONOPs), requirements documentation, interface requirement drawings/documents, DOORS, etc.)
• Ability to support multiple programs and teams at once
• Program management experience such as project planning, scheduling, cost estimates/budgeting, ROI and/or cost avoidance estimation
• Staffing experience including workforce planning (Vemo tool experience a plus) and interviewing candidates
• Positive demeanor, accountable and responsible and able to work in a team-focused, dynamic environment
• Experience with Systems Security Engineering (Cyber Security, Anti Tamper, Asymmetric Threat Vulnerability Management, Hardware/Software Assurance, Supply Chain Security)
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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 $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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First