Job ID: 698996BR Date posted: Jul. 29, 2025 Program: Japan ASEV
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
We are offering a unique opportunity for a self-motivated Combat System Design Engineer (CSDE) who is looking for an approximate 2-year international assignment based in Nagasaki, Japan (Feb2026 thru Jan 2028). Nagasaki is a charming port city on Kyushu Island in Japan, known for its historical significance as a major trading port during the Edo period.

As the Combat System Design Engineer – Nagasaki (CSDE-N), you will be LM’s primary interface to the local shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) as they start construction on the first ship of the Aegis System Equipped Vessels (ASEV) program. You will oversee the day-to-day Production/Industrial and Technical direction of the installation and ship test schedule, combat system engineering and technical support of the Aegis Combat System (ACS) provided by US Ship Integration and Test (SI&T) personnel.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Coordinate with MDA Site Lead and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Test Lead on day to day planning and operations.
• Work with host-country Navy, Integrated Test Team (ITT), shipbuilder and the LM Moorestown Program Manager (PM), Technical Director (TD), and Computer Program (CP) development, and Test Planning teams to adjust the installation and test schedules around both ship readiness as well as CP development and readiness.
• Work with other USN organizations/PARMs to monitor and report equipment installation as well as ensuring all pre-requisites are met prior to fly away support visits.
• Work with resident ITT and visiting engineers to compile and publish a weekly report detailing installation and test status and outstanding issues and concerns.
• Work with CSDE-Yokohama (CSDE-Y) supporting ASEV ship #2 to collaborate and incorporate production lessons learned.

We offer flexibility to start this position remotely. Candidate will need to travel to Moorestown, NJ for ASEV Training before deploying on your 2-year assignment to Nagasaki, Japan.

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 is full 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.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here!

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Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in related discipline, with specialized leadership training, and/or demonstrated capability through previous experience and education to perform assigned leadership duties and responsibilities
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience
• Minimum of 8 years working with Naval Combat Systems
• This is an international assignment and ability to move overseas is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance at the SECRET level. U.S. Citizenship required
Desired Skills:
• Prior experience as an expatriate
• Master’s degree from an accredited college in related discipline
• Prior experience leading matrixed teams, including international teams and foreign nationals
• Prior experience working with MDA/PEO IWS4
• Familiarity with AEGIS Combat System, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Military Specifications and Standards and other ship system designs
• Familiarity with SPY-7 or Solid State Radar Systems
• Familiarity with FMS COMSSIC materials
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, leadership skills; ability to determine strengths and needs of all subordinates and assign work to suit
• Able to work with minimal direction while supporting international program schedule
• Possess a strong process focus with the ability to recognize opportunities for improvement and drive required changes
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. 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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First