Chief Engineer Sr Manager

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Moorestown
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description What We're Doing As a part of the Lockheed Martin community, we take on challenges and find solutions using creativity and collaboration. If you’re looking to be a part of a passionate team solving these complex problems, then Rotary and Mission Systems is the place for you. The Work As the Chief Engineer Senior Manager for the Accelerating Command and Control Transition, you will provide technical leadership for a multidisciplinary team of Engineering Project Managers (EPMs) and senior engineers. You will drive four strategic areas – Advanced Communications, AI enabled mission applications, C2 planning for autonomous systems, and edge based cross domain C2 fire to target to engage air (F2T2EA) solutions. The team works closely with internal research (IRAD), contracted R&D (CRAD), and capture initiatives to prototype, demonstrate, mature, and field these capabilities at speed and scale. Partnering closely with the Advanced Concepts, Line of Business Chiefs and SP&I, you will drive program execution, capture growth opportunities, and ensure mission success through technical excellence. Collaboration with program management, business development, and customer stakeholders will be essential to deliver innovative, affordable solutions. Responsibilities include: Direct all Engineering & Technology activities across the portfolio, integrating matrixed resources from Engineering, ensuring mission success and technical excellence within ACT Considerable internal and external customer interaction and visibility to include cross LOB and cross BA innovation leads as well as business development, advanced concepts and SP&I, maintaining high visibility and strong relationships Drive E&T execution for schedule, cost & technical objectives, including product insertions, producibility & affordability initiatives for contract, IRAD, and B&P initiatives Manage staffing demand accuracy, including alignment with functional management to ensure supply support demand signals Articulate a clear organization vision, set expectations, and define measurable objectives for the engineering organization Establish and monitor program milestones, proactively identify schedule or technical risks, and develop corrective action plans Build a robust chief engineer talent pipeline through targeted training, mentorship, and career development initiatives Champion continuous improvement initiatives—process automation, OneLMX tool adoption, and best practice standardization—to boost efficiency and product quality. Ensure compliance with all hardware/software engineering processes and associated tooling Drive OneLM enterprise opportunities by coordinating across the organization to leverage bestinclass capabilities Who We Are Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Moorestown, NJ is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Why Join Us Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/careers/why-lm.html Basic Qualifications •Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline from an accredited institution •Minimum of 15 years of professional engineering experience •Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience leading projects, programs or management. •Demonstrated experience in leading Engineering Development teams as an Project Manager, Technical Director, Chief Engineer or equivalent. •Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles on major programs •Proven capture background, including cost estimating for proposals and familiarity with the Engineering & Technology Cost Estimating process. •Ability to concisely explain complex subjects and issues to executive leadership and obtain support for solutions •Active Secret security clearance Desired skills •Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant engineering field •Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear messages for senior leadership, including LM SLT and ELT •Strong problem solving and decision making capabilities, with a focus on closing issues and ensuring mission success •Success leading geographically dispersed or remote teams across multiple sites •Skill in establishing solid program performance baselines and credible bases of estimate •Experience developing “return to green” plans to recover schedule or cost variances •Demonstrated track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing high performing engineers •Ability to foster a culture that rewards creative thinking and big picture orientation •Broad knowledge of Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, and Hardware Development •Familiarity with Design to Cost principles, RMS Win Plan processes, and cost driven decision making. •Experience managing cost plus and fixed price contracts •Leadership experience with Capture, IRAD, Development, Production and Sustainment 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $164,300 - $289,800. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $189,000 - $327,635. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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