JOB ID: 732357BR
Date posted: Jun. 15, 2026
Description:
Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our world class workforce is on a mission to make a difference in the world, tackling some of the hardest engineering problems on the planet. We empower employees to dream big, perform with excellence, and create incredible products.
We are leveraging emerging, digitally enabled capabilities to lower cost, accelerate development, and deliver innovative solutions for our customers and stakeholders. By bringing the 4th Industrial Revolution to every role, we are reshaping aerospace and defense.
The Rotary & Mission Systems (RMS) business is on a digital transformation journey. We are leading the best engineering workforce in the industry, modernizing processes, advancing technology, and strengthening our position as the world’s aerospace and defense leader. We need visionary functional leaders to drive this change and leadership.
The Work
In this position, you will be an engineering leader managing an RMS Engineering and Technology (E&T) organization supporting the programs within the Radar, Electronic Warfare and Acoustic Systems (REAS) Integrated Engineering organization. The focus will be on systems, software and test engineering functional domains for the Ground Based and Multi-Mission Air Defense product line groups based in Syracuse NY, leading 12-16 systems/software/test engineers in the development of complex systems.
- 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.
- Manager will be > 50% applied doing direct program tasking in some type of leadership and/or technical capacity within the Ground Based and Multi-Mission Air Defense radar product areas.
- Fosters employee feedback, recognition, and engagement
- Proactively communicates with all stakeholders
Basic Qualifications:
- BS in Engineering Computer Science, Physics or STEM/Technical discipline with minimum of 5 years professional experience.
- Candidates must have the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance to at least the Secret level.
- Experience with systems for testability, reliability and maintainability.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of systems engineering processes, the flow down of system requirements, and the interaction of system and subsystem requirements that result in a firm set of system and subsystem level performance requirements, subsystem integration, and system test.
- Strong risk management experience and expertise, including identification, mitigation and abatement planning and tracking
Desired Skills:
- Broad background in systems engineering and with specific experience in Radar Systems Engineering, Software Engineering and/or Radar Integration and Test. Software Development process and methodologies knowledge is desired. Ground Based Radar product experience is preferred.
- 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/SW 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.
- Ability to work at multiple site locations in the Syracuse/Central New York area including Liverpool, NY and Cazenovia, NY.
- Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
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:
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $118,700 - $209,300. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $136,500 - $236,555. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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: Other
Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
First
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
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