Standard Job Description

You will be the Systems Engineering Principal for the Airworthiness Engineering Team which is responsible for advancing aeronautics airworthiness solutions.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Systems Engineering Principal (level 6) you will be responsible for leading the business area through the 1LMX initiative and shaping the design and operational airworthiness certification for the U.S. and allied militaries.
Your responsibilities will include:Drive the 1LMX initiative, ensuring alignment with program objectives and timelines.Lead technical efforts to develop and certify airworthiness solutions for current and future platforms.Coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders to integrate certification requirements early in the design process.Provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance for U.S. and allied defense customers.Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.

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 airworthiness subject‑matter expert with a proven record of leading complex certification programs. You thrive in collaborative environments, excel at translating regulatory requirements into actionable engineering solutions, and inspire teams to achieve high‑impact results. Your strategic vision and hands‑on technical leadership make this role a pivotal opportunity to influence the future of defense aeronautics.

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 possess an active Secret clearance to start.

This position can be based in Fort Worth, TX, Marietta, GA or Palmdale, CA
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Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of Airworthiness practitioners to develop and execute program-level Airworthiness efforts.
• Business Acumen to coordinate with program management to support program captures, execution, and/or customer engagements.
• Technical depth to provide subject matter expertise to support Line of Business (LoB) strategy development, training, and long-range objectives.
• Ability to develop executive communications and briefings to highlight the mission value proposition to internal and external stakeholders.
• Program management skills to coordinate with management on Airworthiness budget, schedule, and/or staffing.

Desired Skills

• Technical expertise to lead a diverse team of system safety practitioners to develop and execute cutting-edge tools and analysis techniques for evaluating both manned and unmanned aircraft.
• Executive presence to coordinate with the Director of Aviation Safety and Airworthiness to establish processes and techniques for Airworthiness internally and externally.
• Technical depth to provide subject matter expertise to support Line of Business (LoB) strategy development and program offices.
• Airworthiness expertise to include extensive experience in associated standards to include United States and Allies Military Processes (i.e. USAF (MIL-HDBK-516), USN Engineering Data Requirements Agreement Plan (EDRAP)), FAA Airworthiness regulations, and International European Military Airworthiness Requirements (EMAR), and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $158700.00 - $294700.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.