Systems Engineering Principal - Level 6
Lockheed Martin, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Description
You will be the Systems Engineering Principal for the Aeronautics Business Area which is responsible for advancing cutting‑edge aircraft technology.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Systems Engineering Principal you will be responsible for driving system safety excellence across complex aeronautics programs.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead system safety analyses for advanced aeronautics programs.
Develop and assess safety requirements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Mentor junior engineers and champion best practices in safety engineering.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate safety considerations early in design.
Conduct risk assessments and present findings to senior leadership.
Benefits
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.
Who You Are
You are a seasoned system safety expert with a proven track record in aeronautics. You thrive in collaborative environments, bring strategic insight to complex problems, and are passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers. Your experience enables you to influence decisions that shape safe, reliable flight systems.
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 be able to obtain a secret clearance.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX.
Basic Qualifications
Experience leading a team of system safety practitioners to develop and execute program‑level system safety efforts.
Business Acumen to coordinate with program management to support program captures, execution, and/or customer engagements.
Technical depth to provide subject matter expertise to support Line of Business (LoB) strategy development, training, and long‑range objectives.
Ability to develop executive communications and briefings to highlight the mission value proposition to internal and external stakeholders.
Program management skills to coordinate with management on System Safety budget, schedule, and/or staffing.
Desired Skills
Technical expertise to lead a diverse team of system safety practitioners to develop and execute cutting‑edge tools and analysis techniques for evaluating both manned and unmanned aircraft.
Executive presence to coordinate with the Director of Aviation Safety and Airworthiness to establish processes and techniques for system safety internally and externally.
Technical depth to provide subject matter expertise to support Line of Business (LoB) strategy development and program offices.
System Safety and Software Safety expertise, including extensive experience in associated standards such as MIL‑STD‑882E, SAE ARP‑4754, SAE ARP‑4761, DO‑178C, and DO‑254.
Security Clearance Statement
This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Additional Information
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Specialty Engineering
Type: Full‑Time
Shift: First
Work Schedule: 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Ability to work remotely: Onsite Full‑time. The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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You will be the Systems Engineering Principal for the Aeronautics Business Area which is responsible for advancing cutting‑edge aircraft technology.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Systems Engineering Principal you will be responsible for driving system safety excellence across complex aeronautics programs.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead system safety analyses for advanced aeronautics programs.
Develop and assess safety requirements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Mentor junior engineers and champion best practices in safety engineering.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate safety considerations early in design.
Conduct risk assessments and present findings to senior leadership.
Benefits
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.
Who You Are
You are a seasoned system safety expert with a proven track record in aeronautics. You thrive in collaborative environments, bring strategic insight to complex problems, and are passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers. Your experience enables you to influence decisions that shape safe, reliable flight systems.
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 be able to obtain a secret clearance.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX.
Basic Qualifications
Experience leading a team of system safety practitioners to develop and execute program‑level system safety efforts.
Business Acumen to coordinate with program management to support program captures, execution, and/or customer engagements.
Technical depth to provide subject matter expertise to support Line of Business (LoB) strategy development, training, and long‑range objectives.
Ability to develop executive communications and briefings to highlight the mission value proposition to internal and external stakeholders.
Program management skills to coordinate with management on System Safety budget, schedule, and/or staffing.
Desired Skills
Technical expertise to lead a diverse team of system safety practitioners to develop and execute cutting‑edge tools and analysis techniques for evaluating both manned and unmanned aircraft.
Executive presence to coordinate with the Director of Aviation Safety and Airworthiness to establish processes and techniques for system safety internally and externally.
Technical depth to provide subject matter expertise to support Line of Business (LoB) strategy development and program offices.
System Safety and Software Safety expertise, including extensive experience in associated standards such as MIL‑STD‑882E, SAE ARP‑4754, SAE ARP‑4761, DO‑178C, and DO‑254.
Security Clearance Statement
This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Additional Information
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Specialty Engineering
Type: Full‑Time
Shift: First
Work Schedule: 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Ability to work remotely: Onsite Full‑time. The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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