Description:You will be the Chief Engineer (Principal) – Avionics & Open Mission Systems for the Avionics & Open Mission Systems team which is responsible for advanced avionics and mission system development.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Chief Engineer (Principal) – Avionics & Open Mission Systems you will be responsible for providing architectural integrity, engineering governance, and lifecycle technical oversight across development, integration, certification, and sustainment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Serve as the Chief Technical Authority for avionics and mission systems.
- Define and maintain architectures aligned with OMS, MOSA, SOSA, and AMS‑GRA.
- Establish engineering governance, baselines, and risk management processes.
- Chair or support technical reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.
- Oversee avionics integration, qualification, and certification activities.
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 dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
You are a seasoned engineering leader with deep expertise in avionics and open mission systems. You excel at translating complex technical concepts into actionable architectures, championing collaborative governance, and driving rigorous risk management. Your strategic vision and hands‑on experience enable you to interface effectively with government and industry partners, ensuring mission success.
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.
Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Master’s preferred).
• 12+ years of avionics engineering experience.
• Experienced Lead Systems Engineer, or Principal Engineer.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OMS, MOSA, SOSA, and/or AMS-GRA.
• Strong technical leadership and communication skills.
Desired Skills:• Experience as a Chief Engineer
• Experience with military or safety-critical avionics systems.
• Experience with fighter or advanced tactical aircraft avionics.
• Familiarity with SOSA, FACE, VPX, and VITA standards.
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs.
• Active DoD security clearance.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
