Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) Production Chief Engineer (Orlando)

Reference: 729133BRPosted: 2026-05-20Location: Orlando, FloridaClearance: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 yearsCompany: Lockheed MartinDescription:About the Role:This position is for a Chief Engineering Senior Manager for the Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) Low-Rate Initial Production contract. The successful candidate will report to the ARRW portfolio chief engineer programmatically and be expected to work closely with the other members of the ARRW chief engineering staff to ensure synergy across tasks and to communicate lessons learned, as well as with the ARRW customer community and the broader ADSW Line of Business. What You Will Be Doing:As the ARRW Production Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for:• Providing technical leadership that enables the team to meet all ARRW production milestones on schedule• Developing and nurturing a productive partnership with the USG customer, the LM partners at LM Aero and LM Space, and the global supply base• Guiding IPT leads and cross-functional teams in program planning, scheduling, execution of production start-up activities, and critical life cycle reviews• Ensuring program staffing is appropriate from an E&T perspective• Collaborating with Engineering Excellence management to ensure program milestones are successfully completed• Supporting and leading program technical reviews and participating in monthly E&T meetings, staff meetings, and other critical program activities• Communicating lessons learned and ensuring synergy across tasks with the entire Chief Engineer staffKey Responsibilities:• Provide end to end technical leadership for ARRW production• Provide technical leadership for production start-up activities• Lead or support customer briefings, weekly IPT status updates, Technical Interchange Meetings, Technical Readiness Reviews, Physical Configuration Audits, Production Readiness Reviews, and other critical program reviews• Participate in Failure Review Boards, Risk Management, and Mission Success Reviews• Support technical reviews internally, with the customer, and external stakeholders, and at supplier locationsRequirements:To be successful in this role, you must:• Have technical expertise in hypersonic boost-glide weapon systems• Have demonstrated experience in planning and leading technical solutions from proposal through development and into production• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills and a proven ability to lead technical efforts with cross-functional teams• Possess experience and initiative to ensure technical leadership and support for the development and production process• Show a strong understanding of Full Spectrum Leadership principles (technical, people, business, strategic).• Have excellent oral and written communication skillsWhy Join Us:We are looking for a collaborative and experienced leader to join our team. As the ARRW Production Chief Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your skills, and contribute to the success of our team. If you are a motivated and dedicated professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.What We Offer:We are committed to supporting your growth and development, with mandatory training for growth into the Chief Engineer organization. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package and a dynamic work environment.Location:This position is located in Orlando, FL and will require domestic travel. The position will require on-site work with the ability to flex working hours.Basic Qualifications:• Have a minimum of a degree in engineering or engineering management from an accredited college or university, with existing professional experience• Experience and demonstrated skillset with hypersonic boost-glide weapon systems• Ability to communicate technical status and issues internally to program leadership, technical leadership and functional leadership as well as externally to the USG customer• Must be available for domestic travel• Secret clearance with investigation or CV date within 5 yearsDesired Skills:• An advanced degree in engineering or engineering management from an accredited college or university is desired• Prior experience at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is highly desired• Prior experience working on the ARRW program is desired• Working knowledge of dealing with subcontractors and subcontract technical management is a plus• Candidate should have wide experience/familiarity in collaborating with the Engineering & Technology functional organization• Ability to interface with the USG Customer office and global supply base• Ability to support technical reviews internally, with the customer, and external stakeholders, and at supplier locations• Experience in leading Failure Analysis and Failure Review BoardsSecurity Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 yearsOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.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 weekLockheed 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 ProfessionalBusiness Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROLRelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Miscellaneous EngineeringType: Full-TimeShift: First