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Systems Engineer Manager

Littleton, Colorado

Littleton, Colorado

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Job ID: 694742BR Date posted: May. 29, 2025 Program: CPS - ZUMWALT
Description:Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.

At Lockheed Martin, we are shaping the future of space exploration and defense. As a leader in the new space age, 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. Our Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program is creating the first hypersonic system for the U.S. Navy, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team. 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 and the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program

Lockheed Martin is looking for an energetic and high performing Systems Engineer Manager to lead a diverse energetic Configuration and Data Management (C&DM) team.

As a Systems Engineer Manager Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Interface with the Program Controls Senior manager and provide daily guidance to subordinates to ensure program execution
• Lead C&DM efforts to include technical direction, planning, staffing, and performance
• Provide mentorship and skill development to a C&DM team to include full engineering lifecycle processes, from architecture and requirements development through system operations and integration
• Manage all aspects of Data Management Contract Deliverable Requirement List (CDRL) schedules, deliveries, and verification in accordance with contract requirements and schedules
• Responsible for providing status to program IPTs, preparing metric / status charts as required, work DM related issues with internal stakeholders, National Teammates, and customer representatives
• Manage and support the ERB/CCB process, support as a voting member as needed and provide guidance in conducting the ERB/CCB Meetings.
• Coordinating informal documentation releases for management control in EPDM
• Support multiple Procurement IPTs
• Manage configuration of supplier Statement of Work (SOW)/SDRL in EPDM.




This position is in Denver, Colorado. Learn more about Denver here.



Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with data management to include scheduling, tracking, submitting data deliverables (CDRLs) and working with data repositories
• Experienced with using PTC Windchill software or other Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM) systems and/or tool administration
• Configuration management skills including more than one of the following, planning, engineering release, product identification, change control, status accounting, as-designed/as-built, verification/audit
• Experience with Engineering Review Board (ERB) and Cost Control Board (CCB).
• Experience leading teams, developing processes and business requirements, and collaborating with internal and external management or customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance - U.S. Citizenship required
Desired Skills:
• Experience with controlling a configuration baseline for programs that are transitioning from Development to Production
• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems problem solver; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change
• SharePoint or other workgroup collaboration tools
• Familiarity with missile program support
• Contract and/or subcontract management experience
• Analytical skills to follow and understand relationships of hardware and software
• Drafting and/or CAD exposure and/or training to facilitate drawing and model review
• Proposal preparation and negotiation experience
• Knowledge of program management, finance, contracts, Earned Value Management (EVM) and demonstrated business insight
• Bachelor's or master's degree in related discipline
• Active or Current DoD Secret security clearance
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: 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, Washington or Washington DC is $122,900 - $216,660. 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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.

Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.

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.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities and our planet.

Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
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Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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