219 lead systems engineer jobs found

Description: The Missiles and Fire Control RF Product Center is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the technical strategy and execution of future Sensor products that will shape the next generation of the MFC and Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) business areas. This position operates to innovate and develop emerging technologies, products, and investments to define future scalable technical solutions that can be transitioned across programs and into production. The Chief Engineer will partner closely with Product Center leaders to identify, mature, and transition advanced capabilities from concept through operational deployment. This role will help define the technical and capability roadmaps for future Sensor product development while ensuring new capabilities are architected for manufacturability, affordability, reuse, scalability, and long-term sustainment. Success requires balancing technical depth with strategic thinking, working across Lockheed Martin Business...

Description: The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact. What is the mission? Ignite matures and transitions capabilities focused on our Space Enterprise internal and external customer needs. This position will contribute to electro-optics (EO), laser radar, and directed energy (DE) program work under the LM Space Ignite, Advanced Capabilities Electro-optics & Security (ACES) directorate. The ACES team conducts applied research and rapid prototyping of systems & subsystems in relevant or operational environments, develops first-of-kind optical systems, and supports national defense with electro-optics and other technologies. This role will support the creation of discriminating and disruptive technologies, and performance of first-of-kind demonstrations in support of critical national needs in areas including electro-optics, laser radar, directed...

Description SAIC is looking for a Focal Plane Engineer with Space-domain experience in Chantilly, VA to support a very dynamic and innovative space program office in Chantilly, VA. In this position, you will provide technical support, coaching and mentoring Government points of contact (GPOCs) relative to ongoing capability development activities happening across diverse geographically located contractor facilities. You will also be coordinating other scopes of related work such as major program reviews. The job requires knowledge of intelligence processes and plans, excellent communication and collaboration skills, the ability to create unique work products, while having the ability to be strategically proactive. This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph. The Focal Plane Engineer directly supports the GPOC overseeing the design and implementation of focal planes. The potential candidate needs to be proficient with sensor phenomenology and anomaly...

Description SAIC is seeking Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Middletown, RI to oversee the fabrication of Electro-Mechanical Systems is responsible for managing and optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable products. This role requires close collaboration with design engineers to ensure manufacturability, development of efficient production workflows, and management of materials, tools, and equipment. They drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and scalability, while maintaining safety standards and aligning project timelines. Effective communication, technical expertise, and leadership are critical to successfully bridging design, production, and quality objectives in this role. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality, repeatable, and cost-effective fabrication of the electro-mechanical system. Develop and...

Standard Job Description Standard Job Description: The Staff Quality Engineer will lead system auditor quality initiatives and serve as the principal auditor for Missiles & Fire Control operations. This dual‑role ensures that all suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal processes comply with contractual, customer, and government requirements while driving continuous improvement across the organization. What You Will Be Doing: As the Staff Quality Engineer,  you will be responsible for leading internal and external audits, assessing risks, and guiding corrective actions to uphold the highest quality standards. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Develop audit scopes, objectives, and work plans; lead audits of Missiles & Fire Control sites.  Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies. Manage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) using causal analysis tools. Prepare and present detailed audit reports with...

Standard Job Description You will be the Electro Mechanical Engineer for the Hardware Engineering team at Lockheed Martin  Missiles and Fire Control (MFC). Our team delivers precision engagement aerospace and defense systems, designing, building and fielding the electrical hardware that powers missiles, sensors and other mission critical subsystems for the United States and allied militaries.   What You Will Be Doing The Electro Mechanical Design Engineer will develop innovative design concepts and provide electromechanical production support across defense programs. Your responsibilities may include:   • Designing and developing electromechanical systems and components, including circuit card assemblies (CCAs), harness assemblies, electronic enclosures, and sub-assemblies • Generating detailed mechanical layouts, 3D models, and engineering drawings, including material, component, and process selections • Designing and modeling wiring harnesses using Zuken and...

Standard Job Description Directs the architecting and designing of Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Coordinates subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Manages the design and development of RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. Leads the staff responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test. Oversees the preparation of the following: test methods and specifications; analysis and testing of RF hardware to verify performance characteristics. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase. Manages the development of RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers,...

Standard Job Description You will be the Circuit Card Design Engineer for the Hardware Engineering team at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC). Our team designs, develops and fields precision engagement aerospace and defense systems, delivering high reliability circuit card assemblies (CCAs) that power missiles, sensors and other mission critical subsystems.   What You Will Be Doing As the Circuit Design Engineer you will ensure technical excellence across your assigned tasks, drive those tasks to successful completion, and keep stakeholders fully informed of progress and issues. You’ll work closely with production, program, and cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality, on‑schedule hardware. Your responsibilities will include:   Lead supplier technical activities for a subsystem. Oversee full product life cycle: design development, milestone reviews, SDRL concurrence, Functional Acceptance Test, Design Verification Test (DVT), and environmental...

Standard Job Description The Work Lockheed Martin located in Syracuse, NY, is in search of a motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the Mk48 Torpedo production program. The candidate is expected to apply best industry practices to solve various design, analysis, test, and manufacturing challenges. The activity will include but not be limited to technical production support (MRB, DFMEA, FRB), new design, research, analysis, hands-on build, test, and troubleshooting of equipment. The position will require the individual to contribute to the overall Engineering and Technology (E&T) organization efforts in capacities including peer reviews, design reviews and group discussions evaluating technical aspects of various product designs. Who You Are The position will require the individual to contribute to the overall Engineering and Technology (E&T) organization efforts in capacities including peer reviews, design reviews and group discussions evaluating...

Standard Job Description The Work Lockheed Martin located in Syracuse, NY, is in search of a motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the Mk48 Torpedo production program. The candidate is expected to apply best industry practices to solve various design, analysis, test, and manufacturing challenges. The activity will include but not be limited to technical production support (MRB, DFMEA, FRB), new design, research, analysis, hands-on build, test, and troubleshooting of equipment. The position will require the individual to contribute to the overall Engineering and Technology (E&T) organization efforts in capacities including peer reviews, design reviews and group discussions evaluating technical aspects of various product designs. Who You Are The Senior Engineer will be expected to lead design efforts for major components and systems of sub-assemblies providing technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Must possess complete understanding and...

Position Summary Evergreen (Pipeline) Requisition This is an evergreen position designed to pro-actively identify and engage highly qualified candidates for future openings across Odyssey’s portfolio of acquisition and program management support efforts. While this role is not currently tied to a specific contract, selected candidates may be considered for upcoming positions based on their experience, qualifications, and program needs.   Odyssey is seeking experienced   Avionics Integration Engineers at various levels to join our talent community for anticipated opportunities supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) and Special Operations Forces (SOF) Directorate (AFLCMC/WI)  at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD .   This role assists in providing avionics engineering, consultation, and support to design, develop, manufacture, integrate, test, and deploy supportable airborne...

Position Summary Odyssey is looking for an amazingly talented Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to lead or participate in analysis of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts, and modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development to support architecture assessment Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to:    Assess missile defense system capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats to develop potential architecture solutions that mitigate gaps and/or improve performance Assist in the development of analysis plans, execute MDS simulation tools, post-process and assess analysis results, and prepare architecture analysis briefs/reports Support modeling & simulation (M&S) efforts related to the above to tailor tools to specific analysis plans Qualifications Citizenship: Must...

Position Summary Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for an  Electronic Warfare Engineer  providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/Electronic Warfare Branch (AFLCMC/HNJ). The candidate will support the development of the Next Generation Aircraft Protection system that will be based upon open architecture standards – specifically the Agile Mission Suite (AMS) Government Reference Architecture (GRA). The candidate will also provide coordination and engineering support to program partners to ensure that the emerging design satisfies user needs and is in compliance with the GRA.   This positions is located on Hanscom AFB, MA. Responsibilities You will be working closely with a total team of 60+ military, civilians and A&AS members to support a classified mission.  Will work daily with engineering team, program managers, and the material leader to solve daily engineering issues and plan for next...

Description SAIC is seeking an experienced Engineer to provide technical and programmatic support for the acquisition and lifecycle management of non-standard ammunition (NSA) and associated weapons systems. The portfolio includes small-, medium-, and large-caliber ammunition; rocket-propelled and recoilless rifle munitions; launched and hand-thrown grenades; mortars; tank and artillery ammunition; and aircraft munitions. The Engineer will support the PD SAWS Chief Engineer and assigned program teams by providing technical assessments, reviewing product and test documentation, leading Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), supporting source inspections and lot acceptance testing, and ensuring assigned projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with technical requirements. Key Responsibilities: Organize, direct, coordinate, and monitor engineering support activities for assigned PD SAWS programs. Serve as the primary technical contributor for assigned projects,...

Description Senior Electronic Warfare / Radio Frequency Engineer Location: Oxnard / Point Mugu, CA Minimum Clearance Required: Active Secret (ability to obtain TS/SCI) Company: SAIC Business Unit: Navy Business Group (Supporting NAWC-WD, Pt. Mugu) Job Description SAIC is seeking a Senior Electronic Warfare (EW) / Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWC-WD) at Pt. Mugu. This role provides high-impact engineering expertise for Airborne Threat Simulation, Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA), and complex integration/system development activities supporting fleet and test-range missions. Responsibilities Leads the development of end-to-end EW and RF mission system architectures spanning airborne, range and laboratory test environments in support of AEA IPT threat simulation and RF sensor program activities. Leverages subject matter expertise depth and breadth with strong interpersonal skills to effectively...

Description The Senior Mechanical Engineer - Production Support will serve as the primary engineering focal for all production-related technical issues, working closely with Quality Assurance, Procurement, Purchasing, Production and Engineering to ensure smooth, repeatable, and compliant build processes. This role will lead troubleshooting of mechanical and electromechanical production issues, support and disposition non-conformances (NCRs), and review/approve engineering deviations and waivers for U.S. government and defense customers. The engineer will develop and refine processes and documentation required to transition products from development to full-rate production, including DFM/DFA reviews, production traveler and work instruction creation, rand routings. A strong background in mechanical systems, electronics packaging, material finishes/coatings, 3D printing/additive manufacturing, precision machining, etching, and cable and harness assembly is required. The...

Position Summary Odyssey is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to lead or participate in analysis of future Missile Defense System (MDS) architectures and concepts, and modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development to support architecture assessment.   Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to:    Assess missile defense system capability gaps, challenges, needs, and opportunities against current and future threats to develop potential architecture solutions that mitigate gaps and/or improve performance Assist in developing analysis plans, execute MDS simulation tools, post-process and assess analysis results, and prepare architecture analysis briefs/reports Support modeling & simulation (M&S) efforts related to the above to tailor tools to specific analysis plans Qualifications Citizenship:...

Position Summary Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Communications Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/Airborne Warning and Control System (AFLCMC/HBS/WIW). The Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Division, has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to deliver airborne Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) capabilities that support joint, allied, coalition, humanitarian, and homeland defense operations. Modernization efforts enable continued involvement with worldwide operations by revitalizing legacy mission systems, replacing aging computer architectures, integrating multi‑sensor data fusion, and improving global expeditionary readiness and availability. Additionally, the Division assists in the planned divestiture of the E‑3 platform and in shaping development of follow‑on capabilities for future airborne C2 systems.   This is a full time Hybrid...

Position Summary Evergreen (Pipeline) Requisition This requisition is used to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening, candidates will be considered as positions become available based on their qualifications and program needs.   Odyssey is seeking experienced Avionics Integration Engineers at various levels to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) and Special Operations Forces (SOF) Directorate (AFLCMC/WI) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH .  AFLCMC/WI is responsible for equipping warfighters to win the fight.  The Directorate executes a $22 billion acquisition portfolio developing, producing, testing, modifying, fielding, and supporting Air Force ISR and SOF platforms, and related sub-systems.    This role assists in providing rotary wing avionics engineering, consultation, and support to design, develop, manufacture,...

Description SAIC is seeking a talented and motivated Advanced Packaging Engineer to support cutting-edge missile system hardware design and analysis efforts. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop, analyze, and validate advanced microelectronics packaging solutions for complex defense systems. This position offers a hybrid work schedule; however, candidates must reside within commuting distance of Crane, IN. JOB RESPONSIBILITES: Support mechanical design and analysis of missile system hardware and microelectronics packaging and assembly Perform mechanical modeling and simulation activities, including finite element analysis (FEA), thermal fatigue, shock and vibration analysis, and MATLAB-based modeling Apply systems engineering principles throughout all stages of the product lifecycle, including requirement development, verification, and validation Participate in and support Systems Engineering Technical Reviews,...