45 chief engineer jobs found

Description: You will be the Chief Engineer Principal for the Chief Engineer’s Office for F‑35 Development which is responsible for leading the technical execution of the F‑35 Engine modernization and Power‑Thermal Management System upgrades. What You Will Be Doing As the Chief Engineer Principal you will be responsible for providing overall engineering authority across system architecture, integration, airworthiness, and lifecycle sustainment to deliver a reliable, high‑performance solution. “Your responsibilities will include:” Lead the technical execution of the F‑35 Engine modernization and PTMS upgrade programs. Define and own system architecture and integration strategies. Ensure compliance with airworthiness certification requirements. Develop and drive lifecycle sustainment and reliability initiatives. Align engineering deliverables with mission objectives and customer needs. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your...

Description: This position is for the Chief Engineering Manager - eXtended Range Counter-UAS (XRC) role in the IAMD-AP program area. This position reports to the IAMD-AP Chief Engineer and will provide day-to-day interface with the program manager, program engineering leads, suppliers and customer. This is a high tempo team for an Army development program with an urgent need for the Mobile Short-Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) System. The successful candidate is expected to work closely with the Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI) team and the entire Advanced Programs staff to ensure synergy across teams and lead/participate in lessons learned communication. What You Will Be Doing As the XRC Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for: • Provide technical leadership that drives the team to meet every XRC development and production milestone on schedule. • Execute the program vision by leveraging a common architecture to achieve rapid flight test readiness. •...

Description: This position is for the Chief Engineer Manager – Cyber Security & Emerging Technologies (CSET) in the SP AP program area. The role reports to the SP AP Chief Engineer and leads a high impact, cross functional team delivering affordable, secure, future ready solutions in advanced cyber, electromagnetic (EM) warfare, 5G/6G radio frequency (RF), and micro electronics. The successful candidate will work closely with the entire Advanced Programs staff to ensure synergy across teams and to lead/participate in lessons learned communication What You Will Be Doing • Provide technical leadership for the CSET portfolio, setting direction, priorities, and performance targets. • Drive the capture and white paper process, translating emerging technology opportunities into competitive proposals that satisfy RFP requirements. • Own technical risk management, trade off analysis, and affordability metrics, establishing mitigation plans and continuous improvement indicators. •...

Description: The Advanced Threat Warning Systems (ATWS) Tactical InfraRed Search and Track (TacIRST) Development Chief Engineer provides technical leadership for emerging infrared threat warning technologies across a portfolio of customers, use cases, and operational domains. Reporting to the ATWS program area Chief Engineer, you will partner with program the USG customer base. You will work with the Advanced Programs Special Programs (AP/SP) organization to keep product development pipelines running smoothly. In addition, you will coordinate the AP/SP threat warning technology roadmap, oversee vehicle base kit integrations, and drive international threat warning pursuits. What You Will Be Doing • Providing technical leadership for the ATWS development portfolio. • Coordinating cross discipline IPTs to align schedules, interfaces, and milestones. • Driving technical risk management, trade off, and affordability decisions. • Partnering with USG customer and internal stakeholders...

Description: This position is for a Chief Engineering Sr. Manager for the JASSM program in the Strike Systems program area. The successful candidate will report to the JASSM Program Chief Engineer programmatically and be expected to work closely with the other members of the JASSM and Strike Systems Chief Engineering staff to ensure synergy across tasks, communicate lessons learned, and ensure cross program collaboration. What You Will Be Doing As the JASSM Platform Integration and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for: • Providing technical leadership that enables the team to meet and demonstrate all milestones on schedule • Providing Technical leadership/oversight on F-35 A/B/C Integration across JASSM and LRASM. Additionally, JASSM FMS development to include existing customers, as well as new missile variant development and capture efforts. • Developing a productive partnership and trusting relationship with the USG customer • Shaping the...

Description: At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. Come join Lockheed Martin's Global Situational Awareness (GSA) & Global Command, Control & Comms (GC3) team. This group of diverse Engineers design, develop, and field the systems architecture and supporting hardware and software components and systems in support of the next generation of GC3 systems. As part of the GC3 portfolio in the Strategic Missiles and...

Description: You will be the Chief Engineer - X-59 for the Skunk Works which is responsible for delivering breakthrough quiet‑supersonic capability. What You Will Be Doing As the Chief Engineer - X-59 you will be responsible for steering the technical direction of the X‑59 program, safeguarding engineering excellence and ensuring the aircraft meets stringent performance, safety and contractual standards. Your responsibilities will include: Provide decisive technical leadership and oversight for all engineering disciplines supporting the X‑59 program. Partner with functional engineering teams, Program Managers and Technical Execution Leads to develop and sustain the X‑59 aircraft. Maintain rigorous configuration management and continued airworthiness of the X‑59 platform. Lead engineering review boards to verify that performance, technical and contractual requirements are met. Conduct peer reviews of other Skunk Works programs on an as‑required...

Description: The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space OVERVIEW: At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you! Lockheed Martin is looking for a dynamic Chief Engineer to lead cutting edge space-based development programs. Your role at LM Space is critical for the successful development of the most advanced technology and complex systems in the world. You will be the chief technical authority for a team that works closely with the Program...

Description: The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space OVERVIEW: At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you! This position is contingent upon the program award expected in Spring of 2026. Lockheed Martin is looking for a dynamic Chief Engineer and Responsible Systems Engineer to lead our Ground Terminal Program technical team to develop and deliver a ground terminal solution. Your role at LM Space is critical for the successful...

Description: The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space! At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to think big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, encouragement and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you! When enemies attack, governments need be ready to defend their soldiers, citizens, and infrastructure. That’s where Theater High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD) comes in – it's one of the most advanced missile defense systems in the world and is ready to take on the challenge. Learn more about THAAD. Lockheed Martin is looking for...

Description: The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space OVERVIEW: At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you! Lockheed Martin is looking for a dynamic Chief Engineer to join our team in Denver, CO. What does this role look like? As a member of the Global Security Chief Engineering team, you will be a Deputy Chief Engineer and support the P224 and P226 programs. The Chief Engineering team is the technical authority for the...

Description: Lockheed Martin “Ahead of Ready” 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 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. We are currently looking for a Chief Engineer for the Resilient MEO Missile Warning and Tracking (RMWT) Ground Management and Integration (GMI) program. The CE will be responsible for establishing the technical roadmap for the program. In addition, the CE fulfills a...

Description: The Tactical Infrared Search and Track (TacIRST) Platform‑Expansion Chief Engineer provides technical leadership for the development, integration, and fielding of infrared‑threat‑warning technology across a portfolio of platforms and customers. This position reports to the Advanced Threat‑Warning Systems (ATWS) program‑area Chief Engineer and partners with senior engineers, program managers, and the U.S. Government (USG) customer base to ensure seamless delivery of TacIRST capabilities to multiple air vehicles. The work directly impacts war‑fighter survivability and mission success across services and allied forces. What You Will Be Doing • Provide technical leadership for the TacIRST portfolio – set the overall system architecture and guide end to end integration of hardware and signal processing algorithms. • Drive technical risk management, trade off, and affordability decisions and continuous improvement metrics that keep the program on track. • Partner with the...

Description: What We're Doing At Lockheed Martin, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology. Our mission systems drive advancements in defense, aerospace, and technology, helping to shape a secure and sustainable future. We pride ourselves on creating cutting-edge products that solve the world's toughest challenges, and we’re looking for passionate engineers to help us deliver solutions that matter. The Work The successful candidate will assume the Systems Engineer Associate Manager position for System Design and Program Performance group in the Maritime and Missile Defense Radar (MMDR) Department at Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS). This group provides radar system concepts of operation, requirements analysis and trade studies, budgets & analysis, algorithm development, and model based systems engineering development for the Scalable, Software Defined, Supportable, S-Band Radar (S4R) Product Line. The S4R product line...

Description: WHAT WE’RE DOING At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence. As the Engineering Project Manager for the Extensible Launching System (ExLS), you will lead the integration of engineering and program management across multiple international sites, ensuring the delivery of mission critical launch capabilities that protect our nation’s defense assets. Your work will directly support the development of advanced missile launch systems for the Department of Defense and allied partners, enhancing global security. THE WORK The Extensible Launching System (ExLS) Engineering Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between...

Description: The Lockheed Martin Space RF Talent Center is seeking a motivated RF Staff Engineer to lead a skilled team in Highlands Ranch, CO supporting the Space Development Agency (SDA) Wildfire Program Portfolio with a focus on theT3 Tracking program. This position is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of multiple communication subsystems to the program. The communication subsystem consists of digital, RF, and optical components and that collectively transmit mission information across a constellation of satellites. You will guide a team of Payload subsystem Certified Principal Engineers (CPEs), Responsible Systems Engineers (RSEs), and Integration and Test engineers in the design, development, integration, and delivery of complex RF subsystems and flight hardware. You will ensure technical requirements, specifications, analyses, and test strategies are successfully executed while driving trade studies and technical decisions that impact mission...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin As an Flight Test Control Engineer (FTCE), you will be part of the Flight Test team of professionals. FTCE will have a strong background in developmental flight testing working with a team of engineers, maintainers and logistics personnel and perform various processes and protocols. You will ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance in all aspects of flight test operations. The role demands the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Travel, overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work may be required. Key Responsibilities: 1. Working with a multidisciplinary test team, ensuring collaboration, timely project completion, and high standards of work. 2. Process & Procedure Development: Ensure the engineering, maintenance and logistics teams develops, implements, and adheres to robust processes and procedures for all flight test operations. 3. Configuration Control:...

Description: You will be the Systems Architect Principal - Systems Architecture Team which is responsible for shaping next‑generation autonomous capabilities for the Air Force. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Architect Principal - you will be responsible for driving the vision and execution of autonomy architecture across Lockheed Martin’s Aeronautics portfolio. Your responsibilities will include: Collaborate with industry partners to define and advance the autonomous‑system vision. Design an autonomy architecture that emphasizes interoperability, scalability, and future‑capability growth. Lead a multidisciplinary team of software and systems engineers. Apply Digital Engineering principles (Cameo) to streamline development. Coordinate with Lockheed Martin Business Areas and Lines of Business to capture lessons learned and shape strategic direction. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and...

Description: For 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence. This position is in support of the Chief Engineer’s Office on the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program. We are seeking a dynamic and independently motivated Mechanical Engineer who will act as the FBM Program CAD Lead. This position will support the sustainment of the D5LE Flight System as well as the design and development of the Trident II Life Extension 2 Flight System for the U.S. Navy. This technical position supports and collaborates with the FBM Chief Engineer to...

Description: The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space. At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We are creating future-ready solutions, erasing boundaries, and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We are advancing technology and the workforce to...