Lockheed Martin
Sensor Architectures Department - System Architecture Unit Manager
Moorestown, NJ
Jan 22, 2025
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Description:What We're Doing

At Lockheed Martin, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology. Our mission systems drive advancements in defense, aerospace, and technology, helping to shape a secure and sustainable future. We pride ourselves on creating cutting-edge products that solve the world's toughest challenges, and we're looking for passionate engineers to help us deliver solutions that matter.

The Work
The Sensor Architectures, System Architecture Unit drives innovative solutions for a diverse set of next generation radar, EW, and multifunction sensor programs, IRAD projects and proposals. The Unit provides system architecture definition and technical leadership, requirements analysis and trade studies, algorithm development, simulation models, and subject matter expertise for internal and external customers. As the Unit Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for day-to-day management and development of the staff, functional initiatives, and driving technical excellence, affordability, and program execution. For management and staff development, the candidate is responsible for technical coaching and mentoring, and aligning work assignments with program needs and individual career development objectives. To support functional initiatives, the candidate is responsible for employee hiring and onboarding, implementing the LM Atlas Perform performance assessment cycle, and recognition and disciplinary actions. To drive technical excellence, affordability, and program execution, the candidate will assist in implementing the LM engineering development process, facilitate cross-program knowledge transfer to share best practices, and allocate talent to ensure appropriate systems engineering and architecture leadership. Furthermore, the candidate will often act as the systems engineering focal point for proposal, program or IRAD activities during planning and cost estimating. Finally, the candidate may be asked to assist successful completion of a major project during a critical phase of execution. Work location is Moorestown, NJ, and occasional travel is required.
* Functional Manager managing an RMS Engineering and Technology (E&T) organization supporting the programs within the IWSS organization.
* This Manager will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate engineering processes, technical personnel, and design tools are applied and managed.
* Staffing responsibilities include the projection and planning of appropriate staffing levels, recruiting and selection of interns, contractors, college hires and experienced professionals.
* This role oversees a very diverse and highly skilled set of engineers in E&T.
* The position will be responsible for program execution, driving technical and organizational strategy, instilling and maintaining engineering discipline, and enhancing employee experiences while focusing on functional management excellence.

Why Join Us
Lockheed Martin offers an environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions make a real impact. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including ongoing career development and an inclusive work environment. Working at Lockheed Martin means joining a company committed to innovation, quality, and integrity. You'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in a supportive and rewarding environment, all while working on projects that help shape a better tomorrow. With access to employee resource groups and a diverse network of colleagues, you'll find a community that supports your personal and professional growth.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package here!
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent
- Engineering management or Radar Systems Engineering team lead experience including task planning, budget management, subcontract management and/or employee development and mentoring.
- Full Life-cycle Product Development Experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical systems, programs and IRAD projects.
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Desired Skills:
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent.
- Prior Engineering Management Experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-starter personality with an ability to multitask.
- Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Proposal Development Experience; Basis of Estimate (BOE) Development
- Control Account Manager (CAM) experience
- Experience working and leading teams in an Agile team environment.
- Demonstrated interpersonal, team-building skills, strong work ethic and self-motivation. Strong customer focus with a proven record of outstanding customer satisfaction. Strong oral and written communications skills.
-Experience with other advanced SE techniques such as Agile and MBSD is a plus, as is experience in several key domains including architecture, analysis, design, trade studies, integration, and test.
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.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: System Architecture
Type: Full-Time
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