Job Description

This position is part of the Curio\xe2\x84\xa2 portfolio of spacecraft at Lockheed Martin. Curio\xe2\x84\xa2 is a line of small spacecraft developed to perform lunar, planetary, astronomy, heliophysics, and earth science and support missions beyond earth orbit. Curio\xe2\x84\xa2 leverages the advancements in small satellite technology to enable rapid turn, low cost solutions for missions that would require significantly larger spacecraft and budgets in the recent past. As a part of the Curio\xe2\x84\xa2 team, you will be not only developing these exciting technologies and spacecraft, but helping to develop a new way of executing programs that is more agile, more cost effective, and faster than has been done before.

As the Curio Mechanical Engineering Associate Manager, you will:

• Perform duties as L-coded and technical leader for mechanical subsystem engineering employees within the Curio product line of deep space SmallSats
• Lead the planning, scheduling, and cost control for the mechanical subsystem engineering elements of the Curio product line as the control account manger (CAM)
• Ensure close ties with all elements of the DSE SmallSat management and technical teams
• Build strong teams and engage in development, training, recognition, and tasking of assigned individual contributors.
• Employ Full Spectrum Leadership values to motivate, challenge and interact with the team.
• Build the team for the future and help establish a talent pipeline in DSE
• Advance LM\xe2\x80\x99s competitive position by leading changes to standard practices based upon the NASA class D mindset
• Support proposal efforts to continue growing the DSE portfolio
• Maintain hands-on experience in one or more of the areas of subsystem development as a lead, design engineer, and/or analyst

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience developing and delivering a mechanical subsystem or assembly for flight use
• Experience performing task planning and allocating labor resources to tasks
• Experience effectively communicating status (budgetary/schedule) to program management
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present technical and/or management material at major program reviews

Desired Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal interface with customers
• Prior Certified Product Engineer (CPE) or Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) experience
• Prior CAM experience
• Technical experience in Deep Space Exploration planetary space missions, such as GRAIL, GOES-R, MAVEN, InSight, OSIRIS-Rex, Janus
• Experience working as a technical POC for a subcontracted item

Clearance Level: None
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 Colorado or Washington is $100,400 - $192,500. 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 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO); receive 40 hours of Granted PTO annually for incidental absences; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of PTO per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO is prorated based on hours worked and start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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\xe2\x80\x99re 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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First