Systems Engineering Associate Manager - Level 4

You will be the Systems Engineering Associate Manager – Level 4 for the Skunk Works team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge aeronautics solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineering Associate Manager – Level 4 you will be responsible for both technical leadership and people development on a high‑impact Skunk Works program. You will guide the team through the systems engineering “V”, ensure rigorous requirements development, and champion a culture of technical excellence. Providing technical direction across the systems engineering “V” and ensuring delivery of high‑quality engineering artifacts. Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of over 20 engineers, conducting performance reviews, training, and career development. Defining, enforcing, and auditing engineering processes to maintain program compliance. Managing project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet critical milestones. Communicating technical status, risks, and recommendations to program and functional leadership. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Who You Are You are a collaborative leader with deep systems‑engineering expertise and a proven ability to balance technical work with people management. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, communicate clearly with all stakeholder levels, and are dedicated to developing early‑career talent while delivering superior engineering outcomes. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science. Demonstrated experience across the Systems Engineering Lifecycle. Proficiency with digital systems engineering tools such as DOORS/Rhapsody or Cameo/MagicDraw. Experience delegating tasks and leading a team of peers on complex projects. Desired Skills Exceptional communication and expectation‑setting skills with program and functional leadership, customers, and colleagues. System architecture development and design experience. Experience with agile development methodologies and workload management using Jira or similar tools. Earned Value Management System experience and CAM certification. Systems engineering, integration, and test experience. Model‑based systems engineering experience. Security Clearance & Citizenship Must be a U.S. citizen. This position requires an active Secret clearance. Candidates must possess the required clearance level at the time of hiring. Location & Schedule Palmdale, CA Shift: First Equal Opportunity Statement Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr