Systems Engineer Staff (ADP Skunk Works) - Level 4

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited university in Engineering or STEM field.
• Experience managing large value and complex programs / projects.
• Technical Experience or Systems Engineering Background.
• Experience communicating with senior customer and company levels of leadership.

Job Description

You will be the Systems Engineer Staff - Level 4 for the Advanced Development Program (ADP) Skunk Works which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge aerospace solutions.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Systems Engineer Staff (ADP Skunk Works) - Level 4 you will be responsible for providing end‑to‑end systems engineering support across the ADP product line, driving technical trade studies, and managing control accounts.

• Providing systems‑engineering support including requirements tracking, risk management, architecture evaluation, and airworthiness.
• Carrying out technical trade studies and ensuring requirements are formulated, decomposed, flowed‑down, and traced.
• Collaborating with senior engineers, suppliers, and users to integrate technical solutions and generate verification‑validation plans.
• Managing scope, schedule, and budget for assigned Control Accounts, acting as liaison between subcontract managers, finance, and program management.
• Serving as the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) point of contact, providing direction and oversight for the accounts you manage.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Who You Are

• A motivated engineer with a strong foundation in systems‑engineering principles and a proven ability to manage complex projects.
• Excel at problem‑solving, cross‑functional collaboration, and process improvement, integrating technical expertise with program execution to succeed in fast‑paced aerospace environments.

Further Information About This Opportunity

• This role requires up to 25% travel domestically to support program objectives.
• The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

• Experience in complex decision making and problem-solving.
• Proposal Management Experience.
• Full spectrum leadership proficiency and demonstrated success energizing teams while openly collaborating and enabling their best performance.
• Adept in leading and shaping organizational culture.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (Cameo, Rhapsody, etc).
• Sustainment Leadership experience.
• Customer Relations Experience.
• Executive Presentation Experience.
• Experience Defining and Using Metrics to Drive Performance.

Other Important Information

• Ability to work remotely.
• Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.