U 2 Deputy Chief Engineer Level 6

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**Description:** You will be the U-2 Deputy Chief Engineer (Level 6) for the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, home of the world-renowned Skunk Works®, which is responsible for turning visionary aircraft into reality.
**What You Will Be Doing:**
+ As the U-2 Deputy Chief Engineer (Level 6), you will be responsible for supporting the U-2 Chief Engineer in providing technical leadership and ensuring the technical integrity of the U-2 program.

Your responsibilities will include:
+ Acting as the primary interface to the customer Chief Engineer and customer engineering organization
+ Overseeing all U-2 engineering activities, including concept formulation, preliminary design, detailed design, system modification, software development, and system test including flight test
+ Assisting the U-2 Chief Engineer in the management of day-to-day operation of the U-2 engineering organization
+ Directing the execution of U-2 system engineering processes, conducting risk management, and ensuring system safety across all U-2 modifications and activities
+ Providing coordination/integration between the U-2 Chief Engineer and functions responsible for planning and forecasting necessary staffing and other resources **What’s In It For You:** 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 flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

**Who You Are:** The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and experienced engineer with a strong background in aircraft development and a proven track record of technical leadership.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and customers.

**Further Information About This Opportunity:**
+ MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

The selected candidate must possess an active Final Secret clearance to start and be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

**This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.** **Basic Qualifications:** • Bachelors or above degree in an engineering/technical discipline.• Experience with a technical background in aircraft/technology development.• Experience with systems engineering processes.• Experience as a technical lead and/or project manager.

**Desired Skills:** • Chief Engineer or Deputy Chief Engineer experience.• Background in Mission Systems, Air Vehicle Systems, or other aircraft development competencies.• Strong communication skills and ability to work with other LM Aero LOBs.• Knowledge of ADP processes as well as site-specific advanced systems and technology & product innovation projects.• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and deliver professional level presentations.

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

**Clearance Level:** Top 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:** Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

**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 and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $164,300 - $289,800.

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.

**Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $189,000 - $327,635.

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.

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 5 - 30 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:** AERONAUTICS COMPANY **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Systems Engineering: Design and Verification **Type:** Full-Time **Shift:** First

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