Chief Engineer Prin - E6

Requisition ID: 12021ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: $10,000Relocation: PossibleType: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: Top SecretFinal Clearance: Top SecretPay Transparency: $205,300.00 - $381,300.00Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: LM Aeronautics Co- PalmdaleBusiness Unit: LM Aeronautics Co- PalmdaleStandard Job DescriptionYou will be the Chief Engineer for a Skunk Works restricted access aeronautics program which delivers unmatched capability to the nationAs the Chief Engineer, you will be accountable for all aspects of engineering and technology activities within a program, program area, or line of business to ensure mission milestones and business objectives are met. You will serve as a primary technical authority / technical interface with internal program management and external customers. Specific duties include:Ensuring proposals have sound, affordable technical solutions and schedules.Coordinating/collaborating with program management to:Make key decisions, balancing technical needs and business constraints to meet program objectivesEnsure program plans and technical baselines are consistent with Program Control processes and modern Engineering Practices.Determine the appropriate program risk posture and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects.Leading a technical team of cross functional engineers toEnsure successful system/product development and execution, managing technical scope and prioritizing problems for investigation.Evaluate and implement cost effective, innovative/novel solutionsChampion airworthiness/mission success and drive an airworthiness/mission success culture.Ensure selected designs are robust and include appropriate margins to facilitate safety, performance, producibility and operational availability/supportability.Identify lessons-learned and initiate/implement corrective actions to improve ongoing and future programs.Provide technical mentoring and career development support to the team and allocating resources effectively.Basic Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline• Experience as a chief engineer or technical leader on an aerospace program• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to distill and articulate complex issues into succinct, cohesive executive summariesDesired Skills• Master’s degree in STEM discipline• Chief engineer experience to include technical oversight of an aircraft technical baseline, risk & opportunity management, and conduct of System Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR)• Experience in the design, flight test and/or operation of military aircraft• Experience in aircraft flight operations and sustainment to include field repair and aircraft sortie generation• Experience with Safety Management Systems(SMS)• Experience with airworthiness certification for software and hardware systems• Passion for personal accountability, achievement, learning and continual improvementPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $205300.00 - $381300.00At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.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.