Chief Engineer Director, Undersea Mission Systems
Manassas, Virginia
Manassas, Virginia
Job Responsibilities
Description:WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin is revolutionizing the undersea domain with decades of proven expertise and a relentless drive for innovation. We're pushing the boundaries of what's possible, delivering game-changing capability that transforms data into decisive battlefield advantage. Our advanced undersea systems provide unmatched superiority, enabling submariners to dominate the depths. With full-spectrum sustainment, we ensure complex systems remain always-ready, always-operative, and always-effective from initial deployment through future modernizations. As a trusted partner, Lockheed Martin guarantees undersea superiority, empowering our customers to outmaneuver, outthink, and outperform in the most challenging environments .
THE WORK
Reporting to the Vice President Chief Engineer for MIC2, the Chief Engineer Director for the $1.4B UMS portfolio that includes the execution of the UMS portfolio of programs. As the UMS Chief Engineer, the selected individual will be the Senior Engineering & Technology interface to the program office and the customer for all engineering matters across the portfolio. This role will partner with the MIC2 market segment Chief Engineers, Chief Engineer VP and Directors, S&BD , CETO, PMO and eTech liaisons to ensure successful achievement of all program and E&T goals.
This individual will provide the overall technical leadership and program performance for all programs and captures within the diverse portfolio. The Chief Engineer will ensure that technical integrity is maintained, right engineering rigor and discipline is applied, proposals are executable, and ensure engineering technical, cost, and schedule within area of responsibility are met or exceeded. Primary site responsibility is Manassas with interfaces across LOBs in Syracuse, West Palm Beach and Moorestown. The day-to-day responsibilities for this role are to lead a technical team of cross -functional engineers to ensure successful system/product development and technical delivery excellence across a diverse portfolio of projects domestic and international worth $1.4B in Sales in the areas of acoustic sensors and weapons, sonar integration, specialized undersea systems and submarine development and production.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a senior engineering leader who excels at guiding multidisciplinary teams, maintaining technical rigor, and delivering complex UMS solutions. You demonstrate Full Spectrum Leadership – ability to shape the future, energize the team, deliver results, build effective relationships and be accountable with high integrity and ethics.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in in Engineering discipline is required; Advanced degree is preferred
• Minimum of 10+ years of supervisory or leadership experience over a technical organization
• Successful experience managing a complex portfolio of programs and contracts in various lifecycle phases
• Proven ability to create and implement a vision and create teams while demonstrating LM Core Values and Full Spectrum Leadership imperatives
• Ability to work at all levels technically and programmatically, from detailed design to high level strategy development.
• Technical lead experience across all phases of the product life cycle from proposal creation through product development, test, deployment, and support
• Ability to concisely explain complex subjects and issues to executive leadership
• Prior functional leadership of a large, diverse and distributed teams of employees
• Ability to develop a team solution and obtain management support for that solution
• Technical negotiation experience
• Systems Architecture and Integration experience
• Experience building strong customer relationships both internally and externally, translating customer needs into capability development
• Active Secret Clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance
Desired Skills:
Experience with acoustic sensors and weapons, sonar integration, specialized undersea systems and/or submarine development and production
• Experience with cloud services, agile systems development, data architecture, Generative and Agentic AI, classified system development, integration, test and deployment
• Experience managing cost plus and fixed price contracts with both acquisition and end user customer experience
• Proven record of developing and selling complex SW or Systems within cost and schedule
• Experience with Capture, IRAD, Development, Production and Sustainment; developing and implementing technology roadmaps
• Experience leading technical teams of individuals from a variety of diverse backgrounds and disciplines
• Experience in multiple lines of business, and/or outside of E&T supporting program execution and/or new business strategy and capture
• Experience as the primary customer interface and primary interface with the SLT
• Active Top Secret clearance
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: 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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: Systems Engineering: Assembly/Integration and Test
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
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
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.
