Chief Engineer Principal

Lockheed Martin

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Location
Albuquerque, NM
Posted
3 days ago

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Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced technology systems, products, and services for government and commercial customers worldwide.

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TL;DR · Chief Engineer Principal

Lockheed Martin is hiring a Chief Engineer for its software ground system on a potential National Security Space program. This senior-level role involves leading the technical direction and defining system capabilities, overseeing integration, and ensuring continuous operation of space mission ground systems. The Chief Engineer will manage the technical baseline, chair engineering review boards, develop requirements, lead verification and validation planning, and support new business initiatives. Key responsibilities include 24x7 system support, cost estimation, and collaboration with multiple teams to resolve technical issues. Candidates should have expertise in agile software development for space systems, DevSecOps delivery, and experience leading ground system software efforts. The role requires a broad understanding of U.S. Government cybersecurity standards and the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

What you'll do

  • Leads the technical direction and manages the baseline for a software ground system on a National Security Space program.
  • Oversees requirements development, ensuring completeness, consistency, and traceability across contractual documents and architecture.
  • Defines and leads processes for 24x7 support and long-term maintenance of customer ground systems to ensure high availability.
  • Leads verification and validation planning, including test plan definition and simulator requirements for system testing.
  • Manages resolution of program’s top technical issues by assembling teams and providing guidance.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field with equivalent experience
  • Extensive knowledge in agile software development for space systems ground operations
  • Experience in coordinating technical efforts across multiple teams and levels of organization
  • Active TS security clearance with ability to obtain SCI clearance
  • Proven leadership in ground system software development, testing, and verification
  • Understanding of U.S. Government cybersecurity and deployment standards for ground systems

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