Lockheed Martin
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Lead Systems Engineer Special Programs Program - Orlando, FL

Lockheed Martin
Orlando, Florida, United States
$129k-$240k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • leading engineering
  • managing proposals
  • executing verification
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field
  • DoD tactical system development experience
  • Cross-functional systems engineering leadership
  • Customer interface
  • Integration and testing, and final Secret clearance
Technical tools mentioned
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Earned Value ManagementCost Account Management

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Job Title: 
Lead Systems Engineer Special Programs Program - Orlando, FL
Posting Start Date: 
8/26/26
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The Special Programs is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (LdSE). You will report to the program area Lead Systems Engineer and work closely with Chief Engineers and program managers, IPT leads and engineering leads to drive technical excellence and mission success. Additionally, you will lead systems engineering transformation efforts, including Digital Engineering and MBSE.

What You Will Be Doing
As an Lead Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for:
• Responsible for managing the technical response for new proposals and working with the technical team to generate estimates and conduct independent technical reviews.
• Ensuring the system aligns with strategic goals of the program
• Leading cross-functional engineering activities, including trade studies, system analyses, configuration control, verification planning and execution, affordability considerations, and risk and opportunity management
• Collaborating with customers, integrating and testing planning and execution, and participating in major design reviews
• Works closely with program management, functional leads and chief engineer to mitigate risk and execute programs on cost and on schedule.

Why Join Us
We're looking for a experienced and skilled Lead Systems Engineer to join our team in Orlando, FL. If you have demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering activities, experience with DoD tactical system development programs, and a strong understanding of sensor components and algorithms, we encourage you to apply. You should also have excellent communication and leadership skills, and be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance with an investigation or CV date within 5 years. As a seasoned professional with a strong technical background and leadership skills, you will thrive in this role, contributing to the success of our programs and advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is available in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. A Final Secret Clearance is required to start.

 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM), or related
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering activities in support of missile programs, including but not limited to trade studies, system analyses to bound requirements and finalize the architecture, configuration control of the technical baseline, verification planning and execution, affordability considerations, and risk and opportunity management.
• Experience required includes DoD tactical system development program experience, customer interface, requirements derivation/allocation, integration and test planning and execution, understanding of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and their application, and participation or leadership in major design reviews.
• Final Secret Clearance required to start

 

Desired Skills

• Able to work in a rapid development environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The position requires excellent leadership skills in previous assignments, including building relationships with team members, direct reports, and stakeholders.
• Experience in Systems Engineering input for Proposals and development of basis of estimates (BOEs)
• Experience in Cost Account Management and Earned Value Management.
• Experience in MBSE tools and implementation

 

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

At  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.





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About Lockheed Martin

Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and security systems.

Year founded
1995
Employees
121000
Organization type
Public
Subsidiaries
Headquarters
US

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