Space System Demo Chief Engineer (CE)

Space System Demo Chief Engineer (CE) | Lockheed Martin

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.

Lockheed Martin (LM) Space is seeking a Chief Engineer (CE) to lead a space system demonstration program. Your CE role at LM Space is crucial for guiding the team through concept definition, development, production, and operations. This role requires a high degree of flexibility, agility, and adaptability to navigate the inherent complexities and uncertainties associated with this classification. Reporting to the Ignite Line of Business (LOB) chief engineer, you will be the chief technical authority working closely with the PM, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure the successful delivery of an integration mission capability that meets enterprise strategic objectives. In this capacity you will:

• Operate as engineering lead for the Demo. Driving technical engineering decisions and execution across all program areas and throughout the program lifecycle
• Be the primary engineering authority on the program, responsible for 100% mission success
• Own the technical baseline, technical issue resolution, and chair Failure Review Boards (FRBs), Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and Critical Integration Reviews (CIRs)
• Ensure that standard engineering processes are used on the program and are appropriately applied for the specific program needs
• Serve as the delegate program Executive Certified Principal Engineer (ECPE) and direct the Certified Principal Engineer (CPE)/Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) hierarchy and product certification for the program
• Approve any waivers to engineering processes in coordination with the appropriate functional department
• Be the technical conscience of the program
• Support Ignite Line of Business (LOB) CE strategic direction

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.