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Systems Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Lockheed Martin Services

Huntsville, AL · Posted October 26, 2026

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About the job

Standard Job Description

Get ready for a challenge at the speed of Hypersonics.

Join Lockheed's Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) team in Huntsville, AL. Our system will travel at Mach 5 (over a mile per second), providing a timely response to varying threat scenarios.

Learn more about our Hypersonic Solutions and the LRHW program

The LRHW program is seeking a Systems Engineering Associate Manager to join the team in Rocket City USA - Huntsville, AL .

The successful candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering and technical leadership.

You will lead a team to integrate hypersonic missile technology into an Army battery on a highly accelerated schedule to deliver a hypersonic operational system to the soldier.

Key Responsibilities of this role are, but not limited to, the following:

Provide leadership and project management of the HWIL team on the LRHW program, including systems integration, test planning and execution for on‑site activities

Provide technical guidance and oversight to a team of systems engineers, including mentoring and coaching to develop their skills and promote a positive teamwork culture

Coordinate the planning, organizing, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility

Perform data reviews and provide feedback to test and integration teams

Work closely with Navigation, Guidance & Control, Flight Software development, and integration teams to ensure compliance with integration standards and test procedures.

Accountability for the technical, cost, risk, and schedule aspects and ultimate completion of HWIL deliverables

Perform managerial and administrative tasks for personnel such as annual performance reviews, timecards, career development, and training

Coordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions

Basic Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the below listed Systems Engineering processes and Systems Integration functions:

Required Experience & Skills

Technical background in software engineering with hands-on experience using Agile methodology.

Proven technical leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

Experience with System Integration, Test, and/or Verification in a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) environment.

Demonstrated experience in test planning and implementation, including understanding of complex interdependencies.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

Proven ability to effectively communicate with customers and senior management, building strong, productive relationships.

Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership commitment to: Building Effective Relationships, Energizing the Team, Delivering Results, Modeling Personal Excellence, Integrity, and Accountability.

Active or Current DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills

Experience with embedded software/hardware

Experience with Verification and Validation

Requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development

Experience leading teams/projects in a fast-paced, mutltidisciplinary enviroment with proven results

Proven ability to support major milestone reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical systems/programs and collaborate with multi-functional teams

Strong business acumen, management influence and whole systems thinking

Technical leadership experience within SMD, Strike Weapon, or other large scale weapon systems

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

For (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.