JASSM Production Ramp Chief Engineer

Description:About the Role: This position is for a Chief Engineering Sr. Manager for the JASSM program in the Strike Systems program area. The successful candidate will report to the JASSM Program Chief Engineer programmatically and be expected to work closely with the other members of the JASSM Chief Engineering staff to ensure synergy across tasks and to communicate lessons learned, as well as other Strike Systems Chief Engineers to ensure cross program collaboration. What You Will Be Doing: • Providing technical leadership that enables the team to meet and demonstrate all milestones on schedule • Providing Technical and Programmatic leadership/oversight to increase JASSM production across all manufacturing sites and suppliers, while transitioning new variants into production and second source suppliers. • Developing a productive partnership and trusting relationship with the USG customer • Leverage new fabrication methods, test approaches, and production data analytics to increase yield and efficiency. • Guiding Engineering team, IPT leads and cross-functional teams in program planning, scheduling, trade studies and critical production and manufacturing reviews • Ensuring program staffing is appropriate from an E&T perspective • Collaborating with Engineering Excellence management to ensure program milestones are successfully completed • Supporting and leading program technical reviews and participating in monthly E&T meetings, staff meetings, and other critical program activities • Communicating lessons learned and ensuring synergy across tasks with the entire Chief Engineer staff Key Responsibilities: • Provide technical leadership throughout proposal phase and provide support for facilitization and transition to production. • Develop and execute detailed program plans, schedules, and trade study analyses • Lead or support customer briefings, weekly IPT status updates, Technical Interchange Meetings, Technical Readiness Reviews, and other critical program reviews • Participate in Failure Review Boards, Risk Management, and Mission Success Reviews • Support technical reviews internally, with the customer, and external stakeholders, and at supplier locations Requirements: • Have demonstrated experience leading technical team through major proposal effort. • Have demonstrated production experience and leading transition to production activities. • Have demonstrated experience in planning and leading technical solutions from proposal through transition to production. • Demonstrate excellent leadership skills and a proven ability to lead technical efforts with cross-functional teams • Possess experience and initiative to ensure technical leadership and support for the development process • Show a strong understanding of Full Spectrum Leadership principles (technical, people, business, strategic). • Have excellent oral and written communication skills Why Join Us: We are looking for a collaborative and experienced leader to join our team. As the JASSM Production Ramp 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. What We Offer: 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. Location: This position is located in Orlando, FL, and 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 and demonstrated skillset with Missile systems design and development • Must possess ability to plan and lead the technical teams/efforts associated with Complex Missile Systems • Candidate will be required to communicate technical status and issues internally to program leadership, technical leadership and functional leadership as well as externally to the USG customer • Must be available for occasional domestic travel • Candidate must have a Top Secret clearance and be able to obtain program level clearance • Working knowledge of dealing with subcontractors and subcontract technical management Desired Skills: • An advanced degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is desired • Prior experience at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is highly desired • Candidate should have wide experience/familiarity in collaborating with the Engineering & Technology functional organization • Ability to interface with the USG Customer office and global supply base • Ability to support technical reviews internally, with the customer, and external stakeholders, and at supplier locations • Experience in leading Failure Analysis and Failure Review Boards Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Top 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 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. 729209 Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Miscellaneous Engineering Type: Full-Time Shift: First