🚀 Air & Commercial Solutions Market Segment Chief Engineering Director

Job Code/Title

LE037E: Chief Engineer Director

What We're Doing

Rotary and Mission Systems' Training, Logistics & Simulation (TLS) business is Lockheed Martin’s center of excellence for training, logistics and simulation products and services, serving the U.S. military and more than 65 international customers around the world. Based in Orlando, TLS develops programs that teach service men and women skills to accomplish their most challenging missions — flying the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, navigating ships and driving armored vehicles. TLS is the corporation’s hub for simulation, extended reality, live‑virtual‑constructive capabilities, advanced training devices and full‑service training programs. TLS also provides sustainment services such as supply chain and logistics IT solutions, spares and repairs, as well as automated test and support equipment.

THE WORK

Within TLS Engineering & Technology (E&T), we’re driving forward strategic initiatives that link our technological advancements directly to business success. As the Air & Commercial Solutions (ACS) market segment chief engineering director for the TLS line of business, you will lead ACS’ full lifecycle of technical development and execution. The ideal candidate must thrive at the intersection of technology and people leadership, for a dynamic, growing business. This role will report to the Vice President Chief Engineer for TLS.

Who You Are

You are a strategic thinker with a strong background in creating a vision, building a multi‑disciplinary engineering team, and executing on strategic priorities in support of the business. Your experience with program growth and technical execution will be crucial. You excel in building a business case and advancing engineering capabilities in line with business goals. Your ability to work collaboratively across various levels of the organization makes you a key player in setting the business on a path to success.

Why Join Us

Joining TLS E&T means becoming part of a forward‑thinking team that values innovation and strategic growth. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of our technology and business practices, working closely with top executives and industry leaders. We offer a collaborative environment that encourages professional development and the pursuit of excellence. Your contributions will directly impact the success and advancement of our business, making a significant difference in our industry.

Basic Qualifications

• 15+ years of multi-disciplinary technical experience
• Demonstrated program technical execution experience
• Demonstrated ability to create a vision, build a team, and execute on that vision to create business value
• Experience leading large teams and demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience managing a complex portfolio of programs and contracts in various lifecycle phases
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance
• Ability to travel 20% including domestic and international

Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related skill area; Advanced degree preferred
• Demonstrated executive presence and strong communication skills at all levels
• Proven experience leading teams with Agile or DevSecOps methodologies
• Experience with RMS TLS or familiarly with our products and services
• Strategy / Roadmap development experience
• Proposal development / capture leadership experience
• Experience leading product lines or early Technology Readiness Level (TRL) product transitions

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall development and implementation of the market segment technical strategy and product development approach
• Lead the technical, cost, and schedule execution of all market segment programs and pursuits
• Drive a culture of technical innovation across the market segment organization
• Drive common solutions across the market segment technical solution set through strategic product roadmap development & execution, with a goal to extend and connect that strategy to TLS, RMS, and LM
• Assess risk and implement root cause/corrective action plans, defining mitigation strategies and leading the organization through change
• Apply technical curiosity to ensure critical thinking is applied to solve complex challenges
• Lead and assess talent and organizational needs, team constructs and define a vision and priorities for all members of the E&T function. Provide clear requirements to other functions and subcontractors on what requirements need to be met to achieve successful technical execution
• The above must be achieved through partnering with the market segment program leadership, the TLS Engineering and Technology (E&T), and the TLS Center of Excellence (COE) leadership teams

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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