Job ID: 699207BR Date posted: Aug. 14, 2025 Program: Razor
Description: Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.

OVERVIEW:

At Lockheed Martin, we are shaping the future of space exploration and defense. As a leader in the industry, we are known for our pioneering spirit, collaborative partnerships, innovative thinking, and commitment to building remarkable products.

Our team is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world by leveraging our unique skills and experiences to tackle complex engineering challenges. We are passionate about delivering exceptional results and creating a better tomorrow.

We are at the forefront of hypersonic missile development, and we want you to be a part of this exciting journey. If you share our passion for innovation and our commitment to making a difference in the world, we welcome you to join us.

Learn more about our Hypersonic Solutions here.

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What does this role look like?

The Hypersonics Advanced Programs team is looking for a Deputy Chief Engineer on the Razor team for a Research and Development project. In this role, you will report to the Chief Engineer.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of cross-functional engineers, fostering a culture of mission success and collaboration

• Make informed technical decisions, as delegated by the Chief Engineer, to ensure sound technical solutions and proposals

• Chairs or attends Engineering Review Boards, Failure Review Boards, Qualification Review Boards, and other programmatic decision making forums as delegated by the Chief Engineer

• Champion a mission success culture, driving a positive and inclusive team environment

• Support formal risk management processes and develop effective mitigation strategies to ensure program success

• Assess and guide decision-making across the system lifecycle, considering all aspects from concept to flight test to tactical implementation

• Provide technical guidance and expertise to engineering staff, including mentoring and coaching junior engineers

• Support assessments of key performance parameters, technical performance measures, and requirement compliance for the system design

• Participate in formal system design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc)

• Lead failure investigations to ensure rigor and develop robust corrective actions

• Collaborate with a variety of engineering disciplines across a small, (hypersonic) 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:
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or STEM related field

• Experience as a technical design lead for hardware or software development

• Demonstrated experience with integration and test

• Demonstrated engineering leadership experience working as CPE (Certified Professional Engineer), RSE (Responsible Systems Engineer), Design Lead, Technical Lead, Technical Program Manager, or in a similar role

• Must have an Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

• Ability to travel to LM and supplier sites across United States (~1wk/mo)
Desired Skills:
• Minimum 10 years of experience in an engineering leadership role

• Proven track record of success in managing complex engineering projects and teams

• Proactive problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively with limited direction

• Experience working in the Hypersonics technology domain

• Experience with Aerospace industry hardware/software design qualification

• Experience leading Failure Review Boards or similar failure investigation processes

• Experience on a missile flight test program

• Experience with the LM CPE/RSE Program or similar Responsible Engineer process

• Experience evaluating product technology readiness levels and developing product technology strategies
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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 $139,600 - $246,100. 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 and New York is $160,500 - $278,300. 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.
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Miscellaneous Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First