Systems Engineering Mgr - L5
Lockheed Martin Services
Marietta, GA · Posted October 26, 2026
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About the job
Standard Job Description
This position will be responsible for leading and managing the Air Mobility and Maritime Mission (AMMM) Mission Systems Design team under the Mission and Avionics Hardware Senior Manager.
Your responsibilities will include oversight of requirements and design development, system integration test and flight test support for all AMMM programs. You will have performance responsibility for the entire product life cycle and will interface with stakeholders regarding design and development of products. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interface effectively with all levels of LOB, Program Management, the customer, and other cross-functional teams, including an external focus on customer requirements and an internal focus on contract performance.
You will be accountable for team technical, schedule, and financial performance and will be responsible for establishing and using metrics to gauge progress toward performance, schedule, and financial objectives. Leadership responsibilities will include process definition and compliance, performance management, training and employee career development, project planning, proposal development, scheduling, employee recruitment, staffing and resource allocation, work assignments, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Knowledge of mobility aircraft design and operations, as well as experience leading a team, is required. Previous system design and integration experience is preferred, and knowledge of Agile methodology is desired.
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related field).
8+ years of systems engineering and design experience, with 3+ years in a leadership, supervisory, or management role
Proficiency in systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, architecture, integration, verification/validation) and knowledge of applicable standards (MIL-STD-1553, DO-178, DO-254, ISO 9001, etc.).
Active Secret Clearance.
Leadership and Soft Skills with respect to people management, cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, communication, and risk management.
Prior involvement in defence, space, or advanced technology programs
Desired Skills
Masters in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related field) or Engineering Management
Active TS Clearance or ability to obtain
Familiarity with MBSE tools (Cameo, SysML, etc)
Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira, etc)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (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.