Systems Engineer Associate Manager-Level 4

Lockheed Martin•Louisville, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are Lockheed Martin You will be the Systems Engineer Associate Manager for the Hardware Development team which is responsible for delivering integrated hardware and software solutions for advanced aerospace programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Associate Manager you will be responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team that designs, develops, and validates embedded systems, SoCs, and FPGA‑based solutions for the F‑35, F‑16, and Skunk Works mission sets. You will drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure delivery within Agile development cycles. Your responsibilities will include: Guiding the team through all phases of software development, from requirements to verification. Supporting team creating architecture designs, logic designs, and system simulations for complex embedded platforms. Leading Skunk Works research and development efforts and translating breakthroughs into production‑ready solutions. Performing simulation and analysis of FPGA and embedded system designs to meet performance and reliability targets. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to pursue challenging work, enjoy collaboration, and have fun doing what you love, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are You are an experienced systems engineer with a strong background in both hardware and software for embedded platforms. You thrive in fast‑paced Agile environments, mentor junior talent, and bring innovative, practical solutions to complex problems. Your collaborative leadership style and commitment to excellence make you an ideal fit for high‑impact aerospace projects. Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. #MeAero

Requirements

Team leadership or Technical leadership experience
Experience in an Agile Software Development Environment
Bachelor of Science from an accredited college in Systems Engineering or other Science or bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline
3+ years of requirements management
Experience with test design, traceability, & verification
Experience with system decomposition (using DoDAF, MBSE or similar approach)
Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Agile tools e.g. Gitlab, Jira, Confluence and Continuous Integration environments.
Experience with complex electronics and embedded systems, such as Field-Programmable Gate Array and hardware development.
Background in Safety Critical and/or Mission Systems
Background in Secure Computing Systems
2+ years as L-Coded Manager or Technical Lead
Strong mentoring skills and experience leading groups.
Strong technical communication skills (experience communicating technical designs to non-technical customers and communicating customer desires to technical team).
Experience with AMD/Xilinx Field-Programmable Gate Array's & Toolsets
Experience with LM Security Certification Processes
Comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.
Ability to adapt well to change, as the working environment has evolving requirements and dynamic schedules.
Experience with project planning, execution, trancking and management
Bachelor's from an accredited college in Electrical or Computer Engineering or bachelor's degree from an accredited college

Responsibilities

Guiding the team through all phases of software development, from requirements to verification.
Supporting team creating architecture designs, logic designs, and system simulations for complex embedded platforms.
Leading Skunk Works research and development efforts and translating breakthroughs into production‑ready solutions.
Performing simulation and analysis of FPGA and embedded system designs to meet performance and reliability targets.