Systems Engineer Associate Manager - Level 4

Date posted: Jul. 01, 2026

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Who We Are

This Systems Engineer Associate Manager role is responsible for leading a Ground Systems (GS) Hardware Engineering team that focuses on ADP Ground Systems products across both production and development phases. Based in Fort Worth, TX, the selected candidate is expected to understand Systems Engineering, Supplier Management, Configuration Management, and have the ability to provide technical direction to Hardware Engineers in support of program execution priorities.

What You Will Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Workforce planning, development, and retention
• Personnel performance, compensation and promotion planning
• Oversight of cost, technical, schedule across contracts
• Input and oversight for new business capture contract proposals
• Understanding team performance and motivating quality improvement across contracted efforts
• Interfacing with external Lockheed teams to meet commitments

The focus of this role will include technical/program execution (cost, schedule and technical performance) as well as functional L-code responsibilities (employee recruitment, labor planning, performance assessments). This role will support 25% Program Overhead tasks, 75% direct on program tasks, and will report to the current ADP Ground Systems Manager (L5).

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!

This opportunity is also eligible for a sign-on bonus for external applicants. From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. From comprehensive benefits to investing in your future and security,

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in an STEM discipline
• Experienced in managing suppliers
• Experienced in Configuration Management

Desired Skills

• Experienced with hardware development and production
• Experienced managing complex technical systems and programs
• Experience with ADP Ground Systems products
• Experience with COTS hardware procurement

Security Clearance Statement

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level

Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression 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.

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 week

Lockheed 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 Professional

Business Unit

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available

Possible

Career Area

Systems Engineering: Assembly/Integration and Test

Type

Full-Time

Shift

First

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