75 systems engineering lead jobs found in Palmdale

Description: You will be the DMS Engineer - Level 3 for the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) Team which is responsible for safeguarding warfighter readiness by integrating affordable obsolescence solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the DMS Engineer - Level 3 you will be responsible for translating complex data into actionable mitigation strategies and driving system‑level solutions within the Aero DMS organization. Your responsibilities will include: Analyze technical and obsolescence data—including Bills of Material and industry reports—to assess program impact. Manage, review, and disposition DMS Supplier Data Requirement Lists (SDRLs). Develop, coordinate, and present DMS Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) to program customers. Enhance and maintain tooling for tracking, coordinating, and executing DMS mitigation cases using VBA and SQL. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate obsolescence solutions across Lockheed...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin --Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs --Skunk Works-- The Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® is a national asset that not only holds a legendary history but also a promising future. Just as founder Clarence “Kelly” Johnson intended, we’re not big on titles or protocol – we simply tackle the toughest technical challenges, making a real difference for our customers. This req is for a level 2 AGM-158 Flex/SR Weapons System Design Leader. This candidate will be responsible for integration and design synthesis of all aspects of the XR/AGM-158 Flex weapon system family design. The successful candidate must be well versed in participating in and supporting multi-disciplinary system trade studies. The candidate must have experience in integrating multiple disciplines including aerodynamics (including hypersonic), materials and processes, computer aided design (preferably CATIA V5), structural analysis, propulsion, thermodynamics,...

Description: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine. Lockheed Martin is a Cyber Security pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing employees are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that encourages employees to think big, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. As a Classified Cyber Security Senior Manager for the Skunk Works Tech Roadmaps and Innovation Portfolios, you will be responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of a team of highly technical, geographically dispersed cyber security professionals executing the Risk Management Framework and Joint Special Access Program...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Staff - Level 4 for the Skunk Works® which is responsible for leading Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Configuration Management initiatives. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Staff - Level 4 you will be responsible for guiding a program Configuration Management team through the full lifecycle of product data, ensuring technical integrity and baseline control. Your responsibilities will include: - Developing program CM processes and procedures - Implementing and maintaining Change Management Practices - Configuration Status Accounting - Item Unique Identification (IUID) - Configuration Audits (FCA/PCA) 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...

Description: You will be the Supplier Quality Engineer - Integrator for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) team, which is responsible for ensuring the success of all suppliers on contract for assigned programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Supplier Quality Engineer - Integrator, you will be responsible for applying advanced quality engineering principles to all aspects of the supplier's work with Lockheed throughout the product lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include: Ensuring the success of all suppliers on contract for assigned programs by promoting the SPM organization's involvement and collaborating with other departments. Performing technical evaluations, including contract reviews, supplier capability and capacity assessments, and manufacturing risk assessments. Leading cross-functional project teams to complete complex process improvement activities and engaging in product failure investigations and corrective/preventive action. Developing...

Description: You will be the Reliability Engineer Staff - Level 4 for the Enterprise Aeronautics Facilities organization which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Reliability Engineer Staff - Level 4 you will be responsible for guiding long‑term asset‑management strategies and embedding reliability, supportability, and maintainability principles across the full life‑cycle of critical aeronautics systems. Your responsibilities will include: Apply reliability‑engineering principles to achieve optimal asset availability. Identify surveillance, testability, and condition‑monitoring methods (including RCM solutions) to protect mission‑critical assets. Govern and provide project‑management support for facilities’ systems, processes, and tools. Perform configuration‑management tasks for IOT software/hardware and ensure Maximo and IT Service Central data remain synchronized. Conduct audits and support risk‑management activities for...

Description: You will be the Reliability Engineer Staff - Level 4 for the Enterprise Aeronautics Facilities organization which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Reliability Engineer Staff - Level 4 you will be responsible for guiding long‑term asset‑management strategies and embedding reliability, supportability, and maintainability principles across the full life‑cycle of critical aeronautics systems. Your responsibilities will include: Apply reliability‑engineering principles to maximize asset availability. Identify and define surveillance, testability, and condition‑monitoring methods, including RCM solutions. Collaborate with asset‑availability teams to establish and enforce system‑engineering standards. Conduct root‑cause analyses and drive corrective‑action initiatives for mission‑critical assets. Develop and maintain documentation that supports long‑term sustainment and de‑commissioning planning. What’s In It For...

Description: Skunk Works® is on the leading edge of manufacturing innovation. We continually look for ways to improve processes and performance while extracting cost by focusing on the areas of advanced composites, additive manufacturing and high-temperature structures. What You Will Be Doing Manages the day to day activity of a large production engineering team in support of a Classified program. This includes the responsibility for production engineering life cycle deliverables from product design through manufacturing implementation. The team consists of manufacturing engineers, test engineers, tooling engineers, manufacturing planners, project managements reps, CAMs and associated mid-level leaders. • Lead the organizational goals and support the line of business customers. • Support the setup of new and expanded facilities, associated capital assets and factory of the future aspects including manufacturing automation and digital transformation within the ADP program...

Description: The manager will provide overall Quality leadership for the classified programs, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 12207, and internal LM quality standards while driving a culture of accountability. He/she will administer program budgets (approximately $10 M‑$30 M) and develop, monitor, and adjust schedules using Earned Value Management techniques to keep projects on track. Direct supervision of roughly 60 personnel—including supervisors, inspectors, analysts, and engineers—will involve assigning work, evaluating performance, identifying skill gaps, and fostering professional development. Continuous‑improvement initiatives will be led through corrective‑preventive actions, root‑cause analyses, and Lean/Six‑Sigma projects aimed at reducing defects and increasing efficiency. The manager will collaborate closely with Engineering, Test Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, and external customers (DoD, DCMA, etc.) to meet quality, cost, and schedule...

Description: You will be a Systems Engineer Staff, Degrader Action Cell (DAC) Lead - Level 4. What You Will Be Doing As a Systems Engineer Staff - Level 4, you will be a Degrader Action Cell (DAC) Lead. Day-to-day responsibilities will include: Investigating and analyzing performance degraders, reviewing supply chain posture, parts inventory, Monthly Demand Rates (MDR), Repair Cycle Times (RCT), consumption rates, field failures, and maintenance practices to recommend actionable solutions. Leading cross-functional projects focused on sustainment improvements and cost-reduction initiatives for the U-2 fleet. Monitoring and maintaining projects and schedules. Developing Return To Green (RTG) plans for the U-2 Keep ‘Em Flying (KEF) Cell. Setting up meetings and reviews with stakeholders. Providing parts Line of Balance status, developing project reports, and maintaining metrics for leadership. Key Responsibilities Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: -...

Description: At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics we are committed to shaping the future of aviation! Our Aeronautics Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. The supply chain team touches every product and service we deliver and enables our customers to do the impossible every day. At Aeronautics, we leverage problem solving, creativity, and data to tackle the most exciting challenges in the industry. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. You have arrived at your career destination! Join us! Who You Are You'll be a Global Supply Chain, Skunk Works Advanced Systems. Subcontract Management, Senior Team member What You Will Be Doing In this fast-paced role, you will play a critical part in developing and executing contractual relationships with our suppliers. Every day will be unique as you tackle shortages and...

Description: Join our team of innovative engineers at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, where we're pushing the boundaries of technology to design and develop cutting-edge air vehicles and aircraft. As a Cyber Systems Security Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the cyber security of our platforms, from design to implementation. Your expertise will help us create cyber-resilient security design solutions that meet the needs of our customers and protect our systems from emerging threats. In this role, you will apply an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, validate, and verify cyber engineering solutions throughout their lifecycle to ensure cyber security requirements are effectively defined, decomposed, implemented, and assessed to create resilient security solutions. What’s In It For You: We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive...

Description: What You Will Be Doing Lead day‑to‑day production planning and scheduling activities to ensure on‑time delivery. Oversee material readiness and inventory accuracy, addressing any gaps that could impact output. Drive accountability, coaching, and development of team members. Identify and implement continuous‑improvement initiatives across planning and production support functions. Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to align schedules and resources. Must be a United States citizen What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend! From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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...

Description: At Lockheed Martin, we challenge the status quo to push the boundaries of what is possible. Join the legendary Skunk Works team in Palmdale, CA, and be part of groundbreaking innovation. We are seeking a Systems Engineer – Configuration Management to support the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance/Unmanned Aircraft System (ISR/UAS) team. In this role, you will ensure the consistency, traceability, and integrity of software configurations across the product lifecycle. Your expertise will enable mission success in an environment where advanced technology and creativity come together to solve complex challenges. What You Will Be Doing: As the Software Configuration Management (CM) Engineer for the ISR/UAS Systems Engineering team, your responsibilities will include: · Developing, improving, and maintaining the infrastructure for software configuration management across development, production, and sustainment...

Description: You will be the System Engineer, Integration Lab Stf for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team which is responsible for turning visionary aircraft concepts into operational reality. What You Will Be Doing As the System Engineer, Integration Lab Stf you will be responsible for delivering hardware‑centric solutions that enable rapid system verification and testing. Your responsibilities will include: Perform system integration, test, and troubleshooting of hardware/software configurations. Design and integrate hardware equipment for the Systems Integration Labs (SIL). Establish Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HWIL) and closed‑loop development/testing in the SIL. Interface with software developers, systems engineers, and customers to support verification activities. Maintain design documentation and adhere to configuration‑management requirements. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance...

Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes and procedures to drive operational excellence. You will leverage your expertise in materials, tooling, and process flow to define build sequences and ensure product quality, efficiency, and manufacturability. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and refine manufacturing processes and build sequences based on a strong understanding of materials and fabrication techniques. Evaluate equipment and tool performance to verify efficiency, reliability, and alignment with production requirements. Identify and resolve issues related to tooling, processes, and production inefficiencies through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Collaborate with design engineering teams to provide feedback on design concepts and specifications, ensuring manufacturability and optimal use of available equipment and methods. Operate within a Model-Based Engineering...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin How to be part of our Skunk Works® Team - Join Program Planning! Skunk Works® Are you ready to invent the future? Skunk Works® at Lockheed Martin is looking for world class talent in Project Controls to be a part of a team that will carry on our tradition making history in advanced systems development. Be a player in the development of world changing technology. What are we doing at Skunk Works®? This Staff Integrated Program Planner position provides planning/scheduling support for the Skunk Works® Program. What is Program Planning to Lockheed Martin? Integral to Lockheed Martin's Program Management & Enterprise Performance, it organizes tasks for mission success, scheduling design, development, and sustainability of products. It breaks down products into tasks, sets sequences & durations, ensuring on-time, in-budget, desired quality outcomes. Aeronautical program planning is an exciting process that combines creativity,...

Description: You will be the System Engineer, Integration Lab Sr for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team which is responsible for turning visionary aircraft concepts into operational reality. What You Will Be Doing As the System Engineer, Integration Lab Sr you will be responsible for delivering hardware‑centric solutions that enable rapid system verification and testing. Your responsibilities will include: Perform system integration, test, and troubleshooting of hardware/software configurations. Design and integrate hardware equipment for the Systems Integration Labs (SIL). Establish Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HWIL) and closed‑loop development/testing in the SIL. Interface with software developers, systems engineers, and customers to support verification activities. Maintain design documentation and adhere to configuration‑management requirements. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and...

Description: You will be the Mechanical Design Engineer Sr - Skunkworks for the Skunkworks team which is responsible for ... What You Will Be Doing As the Mechanical Design Engineer Sr - Skunkworks you will be responsible for delivering high‑impact mechanical designs that enable next‑generation electromagnetic and RF systems. Your responsibilities will include: Design electromagnetic/RF components and antennas. Develop radomes and support structures for flight‑qualified hardware. Engineer composite and metallic components/structures. Create full‑scale RCS/RF test fixtures. Provide technical support for classified 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,...

Description: Advanced Systems Business Manager Location: Palmdale CA What You Will Be Doing As a Sr. Staff, Financial Management professional supporting the Skunk Works Line of Business, you will serve as the Business Manager for programs within the Advanced Systems portfolio. This high-impact role plays a critical part in creating and maintaining an effective customer relationship, guiding financial execution, and driving business performance across a dynamic development environment. You will provide day-to-day leadership across a wide range of business management functions — from proposal development and contract execution to financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. This role offers direct exposure to internal and customer leadership, making it an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking both strategic influence and hands-on program ownership. Key Responsibilities - Serve as the Business Manager for programs within the ADP Advanced...