System Engineering Manager, Force Operations

THAAD Ground Force Operations Systems Engineering Manager 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 innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We advance spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation and reimagine how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Responsibilities Lead the Force Operations System Engineering group with technical direction, planning, and staffing. Collaborate with THAAD stakeholders to ensure the THAAD Planner supports warfighters with battle plan development. Collaborate with stakeholders and internal teams to provide future capabilities for the THAAD Planner and THAAD Fire Control Design. Lead Agile development for the THAAD Planner and Force Operation team, including schedule and feature development. Manage and track the THAAD Planner and Force Operation design effort via an integrated master schedule and JIRA stories. Define team reporting via JIRA to track dependencies with other teams and stakeholders. Lead the THAAD Planner and Force Operations activities for Iterative Engineering Technical Reviews (IETR), including chart reviews, coordination of objective evidence, and planning for current and future program increments. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with a mathematics degree focused on physics, or equivalent work experience. Experience leading a Systems Engineering team to develop system designs and perform system analysis. Knowledge of systems engineering processes. Experience with systems engineering design or analysis. Active or current Secret clearance; US Citizenship required. Desired Skills Knowledge and application of systems engineering processes across the full product life cycle, including proposal, design, qualification, requirements verification/validation, production and field support. Knowledge of Missile Defense Concepts and Interoperability or other Command and Control systems. Experience in Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and System Architecting. Algorithm development and Model Base Engineering/design knowledge. Engineering/physics-based modeling and simulation preferably with MATLAB, C, C++ tools. Experience supporting large‑scale software development. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and the ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members. Knowledge of AGILE process. Knowledge of JIRA. Security Clearance Statement This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level Secret Other Important Information Expression of Interest: By applying, you are expressing interest in this position and may be considered for similar future opportunities. Schedule Full‑time, First Shift. 9x80 schedule every other Friday off. Additional Details Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: SPACE Career Area: Systems Engineering: Requirements Development Relocation: Possible Equal Opportunity Statement Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr