AP - Cyber Security & Emerging Technologies Chief Engineer

Description:This position is for the Chief Engineer Manager - Cyber Security & Emerging Technologies (CSET) in the SP AP program area. The role reports to the SP AP Chief Engineer and leads a high impact, cross functional team delivering affordable, secure, future ready solutions in advanced cyber, electromagnetic (EM) warfare, 5G/6G radio frequency (RF), and micro electronics. The successful candidate will work closely with the entire Advanced Programs staff to ensure synergy across teams and to lead/participate in lessons learned communication

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide technical leadership for the CSET portfolio, setting direction, priorities, and performance targets.
• Drive the capture and white paper process, translating emerging technology opportunities into competitive proposals that satisfy RFP requirements.
• Own technical risk management, trade off analysis, and affordability metrics, establishing mitigation plans and continuous improvement indicators.
• Mentor talent and foster an inclusive, high performance culture, ensuring professional growth and succession across the CSET team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross functional engineering teams through all lifecycle phases (concept, design, integration, test, fielding, sustainment) to deliver cyber, EM warfare, 5G/6G RF, and microelectronics solutions on schedule and within budget.
• Drive technical execution and development, turning emerging technology opportunities into RFP compliant proposals.
• Lead or support customer briefings, weekly IPT status updates, Technical Interchange Meetings, Technical Readiness Reviews, and other critical program reviews.
• Participate in (or lead, as appropriate) Failure Review Boards, Risk Management reviews, and Mission Success Reviews.
• Support technical reviews internally, with the customer, external stakeholders, and at supplier locations.
• Serve as the technical point of contact (POC) for CSET in customer and stakeholder reviews.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Deliver integrated hardware, algorithm, and software solutions on time and within budget, orchestrating rigorous reviews, risk focused trade studies, and clear communication with customers, suppliers, partners, and senior leadership.
• Demonstrate strong influence and communication across capture, program management, and technical stakeholders, driving execution while balancing competing priorities.
• Balance affordability, technical performance, and schedule requirements, understanding trade offs and risks of complex engineering projects.
• Plan and lead technical solutions from proposal through all development phases, including SRR, PDR, CDR, Qualification, System Verification & Test (SV&T), FCA, and transition to production.
• Show a strong understanding of Full Spectrum Leadership principles (technical, people, business, strategic).
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Why Join Us:

We are looking for a collaborative and experienced leader to join our team. As the CSET Chief Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your skills, and contribute to the success of our team. If you are a motivated and dedicated professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us

We are committed to supporting your growth and development, with mandatory training for growth into the Chief Engineer organization. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package and a dynamic work environment.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

Will require occasional domestic travel. The position will require on-site work with the ability to flex working hours.

Basic Qualifications:

• Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, with existing professional experience
• Experience in planning and leading technical solutions from proposal through all aspects of development. This includes capture, SRR, PDR, CDR, Qualification, System Verification & Test, FCA and transition to production.
• Working knowledge of dealing with subcontractors and subcontract technical management
• Experience in leading or presenting at technical reviews and boards
• Experience in leading Failure Analysis or Failure Review Boards.
• Candidate must have a secret clearance with investigation within past 5 years

Desired Skills:

• An advanced degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Prior experience at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is highly desired.
• Proven technical management of large, cross functional teams within electronics warfare, 5G/6G RF, hardware security, microelectronics, and cyber security.
• Experience in collaborating with the E&T functional organization.
• Ability to interface with the USG Customer office and global supply base.
• Experience in leading Failure Analysis, Failure Review Boards and root cause investigations.
• Experience with IRAD (Independent Research and Development) execution.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

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

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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Miscellaneous Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First