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Systems Engineering Mgr - R&V

Sikorsky Aircraft

Huntsville, AL · Posted October 30, 2026

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About the job

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin, we are at the forefront of hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of this exciting journey. As a leader in the industry, we are known for our pioneering spirit, collaborative partnerships, innovative thinking, and commitment to building remarkable products. If you share our passion for innovation and our commitment to making a difference in the world, we welcome you to join us.

The Next Generation Hypersonic Glide Body (NXGB) team is looking for a Systems Engineer Manager for a rapid design to flight test project. Your responsibilities may include:

Manage a diverse team of Systems Engineers including staffing, tasking, coordination, career development, and administrative items

Manage budget, schedule, and technical aspects of the team

Update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics routinely

Guide derivation of requirements, interfaces, and specification development in DOORS

Guide Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) products, system architecture, and CONOPS development in Cameo

Guide assessments of technical performance measures, requirement compliance, risks, and opportunities

Guide system integration efforts

Support verification planning and execution

Support proposal efforts

Support formal milestone reviews

Coordinate with external stakeholders

Collaborate with other disciplines across a small, fast-paced, dynamic program; adapting to the rapidly changing environment of a development program on a challenging schedule

Use your excellent communication skills and self-motivating drive to work across Lockheed Martin business areas to progress towards a common goal

Promote a positive teamwork culture within a small, diverse team spread across multiple sites

Basic Qualifications

Experience as a lead, manager, or Product Owner of a team or project

Experience as an engineer in weapon systems, aerospace, or defense industry

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Active DoD Secret clearance; US citizenship is required

Desired Skills

10+ years of experience in engineering

1+ years of experience leading and managing a team of system engineers

Strong demonstrated skills in mentoring, delegation, and motivating others

Experience updating project execution schedules, managing budget, or as a Control Account Manager

Proficient with DOORS

Proficient with Windchill EPDM

Experience defining system architectures and interfaces

Experience decomposing and verifying requirements

Familiar with specialty engineering disciplines (Safety, Quality, Reliability, E3, Configuration Management, Cybersecurity)

Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and Cameo

Experience on a hypersonic, flight test, or development program

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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.