Sensor Architectures Department - Elm - Lockheed Martin

Description

Job ID:
715874BR


Date posted:
Jan


26, 2026 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 Sensor Architectures Department - Scalable, Software Defined, Supportable S-Band Radar (S4R) Product Line Integration & Test (I&T) Unit drives radar I&T test planning and execution on the S4R product line, including the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR), Homeland Defense Radar (HDR) including AN/TPY-6, and AN/SPY-7 Maritime Radar variants.

The Unit consists of 25-30 I&T leaders, architects, and engineers responsible for defining test plans and procedures, and providing direction, execution, and analysis at multiple radar integration laboratories / facilities at the Lockheed Martin Moorestown, NJ site.

As the Unit's First Line Manager (FLM), the selected candidate will be responsible for day-to-day management and development of the Unit staff, functional initiatives, and driving technical excellence, affordability, and program execution.

Regarding the day-to-day management and development of staff, the selected candidate will be responsible for technical coaching and mentoring, aligning work assignments with program needs, and individual career development objectives.

To support functional initiatives, the candidate is responsible for employee hiring and onboarding, implementing the LM Atlas Perform performance assessment cycle, and recognition and disciplinary actions.

To drive technical excellence, affordability, and program execution, the candidate will assist in implementing the LM engineering development process, facilitate cross-program knowledge transfer to share best practices, and allocate talent to ensure appropriate systems engineering, architecture, and I&T leadership.

Furthermore, the candidate will often act as the I&T engineering focal point for proposal, program, or IRAD activities during planning and cost estimating.

Finally, the candidate may be asked to assist in successful completion of a major project during a critical phase of execution.

Occasional travel is required.

• The selected candidate will join the Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (
  RMS) Engineering and Technology (E&T) organization supporting the programs within the Sensors, Effectors, and Mission Systems (SEMS) line of business.
• The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate engineering processes, technical personnel, and design tools are applied and managed.
• Staffing responsibilities include the projection and planning of appropriate staffing levels, recruiting and selection of interns, contractors, college hires and experienced professionals.
• This role oversees a very diverse and highly skilled set of engineers in the
  RMS E&T organization.
• The position will be responsible for program execution, driving technical and organizational strategy, instilling and maintaining engineering discipline, and enhancing employee experiences while focusing on functional management excellence.

Why Join Us

Lockheed Martin offers an environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions make a real impact. Working at Lockheed Martin means joining a company committed to innovation, quality, and integrity.

You'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in a supportive and rewarding environment, all while working on projects that help shape a better tomorrow.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package here#REAS


Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent
• Engineering management or Radar Systems Engineering team lead experience including task planning, budget management, subcontract management and/or employee development and mentoring.
• Full Life-cycle Product Development Experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical systems, programs and IRAD projects.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent.
• Prior experience in Engineering Management, Radar Systems, and/or Product Integration and Test
• Self-starter personality with an ability to multitask.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams.
• Proposal Development Experience; Basis of Estimate (BOE) Development
• Control Account Manager (CAM) experience
• Experience working and leading teams in an Agile team environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, team-building skills, strong work ethic and self-motivation. Strong customer focus with a proven record of outstanding customer satisfaction.
• Experience with product development phases prior to I&T including architecture definition, requirements analysis, design, and trade studies.

Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.


Clearance Level:
Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know


Expression 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:
Part-time

Remote Telework:

The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.


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


Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $139,600 - $246,100.

For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

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

(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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

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 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.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role.

Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level:
Experienced Professional


Business Unit:

RMS

Relocation Available:
Possible


Career Area:

Systems Engineering:
Assembly/Integration and Test


Type:
Full-Time


Shift:
First