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Standard Job Description
We are at the forefront of hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of this exciting journey. Our Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program is creating the first hypersonic system for the U.S. Navy, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you share our passion for innovation and our commitment to making a difference in the world, we welcome you to join us.
As the Theater Strike Weapon Systems (TSWS) Architecture, Requirements & Verification Manager teams, you will:
• Lead a high-powered team responsible for Weapon System architecture, requirements and verification scope for Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) and Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) programs.
• Manage engineering resources to evolve and maintain the system architecture in Cameo
• Manage engineering resources to plan and execute requirements development, maintenance and verification activities
• Manage and maintain requirement allocations and traceability for flow down from system to component level
• Lead team members to ensure verification and validation plans are defined, documented, and implemented
• Lead team members to manage and maintain the program DOORS infrastructure
• Ensure architecture models are consistent with and appropriately integrate with the Government Reference Architecture (GRA)
• Identify, implement, and champion Architecture, Requirements and Verification process improvements
• Provide guidance and support to all program engineers contributing to system architecture, requirements and verification activities
• Develop, maintain, and present metrics to status management and customer on architecture, requirements and verification management planning and execution progress
• Work with Control Account Manager (CAM) to develop, plan, track, and status progress on Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) tasks.
• Provide inputs for contract proposals with Basis of Estimates (BOE)
• Manage team resources, maintain staffing forecasts, and hire engineering talent to support the full breadth of team scope and delivery commitments
• Establish and foster customer relationships to ensure the Architecture, Requirements and Verification team addresses customer needs on an LOE contract structure with dynamic priorities and challenging funding profiles.
• Grow leaders and mentor team members to cultivate the next generation of Systems Engineering talent
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.
Basic Qualifications
• Experience in a technical leadership role, or formal technical management experience
• Experience in Missile or Space programs
• Relevant experience in systems architecture or modeling
• Relevant experience in requirements development and verification
• Active or Current Secret clearance required with eligibility to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance
Desired Skills
• Full understanding of the interdependencies of the Systems Engineering "V"
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to build effective relationships across organizations, disciplines (electrical, , thermal, software) and with customers
• Demonstrated skills in team building and creating cohesive teams with entry level technical talent
• Hypersonic Strike Weapon Systems (HSWS) program experience and knowledge
• Prior successful management experience
• Positive customer relationship
• Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• DOORS requirements management database tool familiarity
• Experience with MBSE tools and program integration
• Full understanding of Requirement traceability both upwards and downwards
• Demonstrated ability to create team cohesion across multiple organizations
• Demonstrated leadership skills and behaviors that align with the Full Spectrum Leadership Imperatives
• Active or Current DoD Top Secret Security clearance
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00
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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.