Systems Engineer Staff, Degrader Action Cell (DAC) Lead, Level 4

Lockheed Martin

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Work type
On-site
Location
Palmdale, CA
Salary
$109,200–$192,510 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Nearby
23 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $151k
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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 · Systems Engineer Staff, Degrader Action Cell (DAC) Lead, Level 4

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As a Systems Engineer Staff - Level 4 and Degrader Action Cell (DAC) Lead for the U-2 fleet sustainment team, you will lead cross-functional projects focused on cost-reduction and performance improvement initiatives. Your day-to-day responsibilities include investigating performance degraders, analyzing supply chain posture, and recommending actionable solutions to maintain aircraft availability. You will develop Return To Green plans using Monthly Demand Rates and Repair Cycle Times data, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize maintenance practices. Key skills required are experience in root cause analysis, Six Sigma methodologies, and proficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, Tableau, SFM, and SAP. Understanding of aircraft performance metrics such as Supply (NMCS), Maintenance (NMCM), Aircraft Availability (AA), and Mission Capable (MC) Rates is essential for this role focused on sustaining the U-2 fleet's operational readiness.

Skills

Project Management SAP Six Sigma Tableau Jira Confluence ALMSS CALMSS SFM CI/CD Python SQL PostgreSQL Maintenance Control Systems Aircraft Performance Metrics Supply Chain Management Inventory Management Root Cause Analysis Corrective Actions Failure Analysis

What you'll do

  • Lead cross-functional projects to improve sustainment and reduce costs for the U-2 fleet.
  • Analyze supply chain posture and inventory to maintain parts availability for fleet operations.
  • Investigate performance degraders and recommend actionable solutions to enhance aircraft readiness.
  • Develop Return To Green plans using Monthly Demand Rates, RCTs, and consumption rates.
  • Monitor project schedules and deliver high-level briefings to executive leadership on progress.
  • Drive end-to-end project lifecycles from identification through implementation and closure.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and meet project milestones.
  • Experience with supply chain management, logistics, and maintenance.
  • Proficiency in analyzing complex sustainment and engineering issues.
  • Understanding of aircraft performance metrics and supply status reporting.
  • Experience using analysis tools like SFM, SAP, and data management systems.
  • Ability to develop and deliver high-level briefings to executive leadership.

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