> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4207406-systems-engineering-sr-mgr-l6](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4207406-systems-engineering-sr-mgr-l6). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineering Sr Mgr - L6 - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Littleton, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $178,500.0 - $331,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Automation of Marketing, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration - **Published:** October 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3472109674&tx=IT8881TTV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Full-life-cycle engineering expertise: architecture, design, integration, test & verification, and operational sustainment * Familiarity with Systems Engineering principles and processes, and their application to space architectures * Experience as a functional leader guiding performance and delivering results * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education Desired Skills * Strong people-leadership skills: coaching, mentorship, and building high-performing, cross-functional teams * Ability to lead by influence, collaborating across disciplines, stakeholders, and senior leadership without direct authority * Experience working autonomously and efficiently across organizational and product interfaces in a collaborative, multi-task environment * Excellent organizational and communication skills * Experience defining and implementing Systems Engineering processes appropriate to mission class and risk posture * Prior experience leading diverse teams to achieve organizational and programmatic objectives * Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice ## Description Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an experienced Chief System Engineer (CSE) to support the IGNITE organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for the Systems Engineering effort across a portfolio of IRAD and mission demo programs, supporting the development and expansion of the IGNITE Systems Integration & Engineering (SI&E) organization, and driving the identification and implementation of Systems Engineering processes and improvements. The IGNITE CSE will collaborate with Systems Engineering functional leadership, IGNITE leadership, and Program Management to provide technical, functional, and programmatic support to the IGNITE programs, to identify and resolve personnel and technical issues, and to execute functional and programmatic initiatives. Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.